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Show Page C2 THE DAILY HERALD, Provo, Utah, Monday, December 4, 1995 Provo City Library to weed out old books f lm, By MARK EDDINGTON The Daily Herald Thousands of books checked out at the Provo City Library this at month may be gone for good :ast some of the ones checked out by librarians. December is traditionally the month library workers examine which books may be weeded out to make way for newer additions. "The library has to make sure that its materials are current and useful to the community. We certainly lon't want any materials that said Provo are misleading," Library Director Julie Farnsworth. Periodicals, microfiche, micro- - history oooks, classic literature and special collections material will be exempt from the weeding out process. Tha' leaves workers with, approximate y 99,000 more books to wade through during the next 30 days. Whether the books go or stay depends on several criteria. Books that are old or haven't been checked during the last two years are fair game. So are books that are in poor condition or are MUSTY "Misleading, Ugly, Superseded, Trivial, or Your community has no need," Farnsworth explained. Initial v, some staff and others close to . le library had some mis Police car struck by An American Fork police officer's cruiser was struck by an 1 Sunday morning on Interstate 15. Patrol officer Cory Smith's vehicle was hit by a semi driven by Alan Christian, 43, of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The accident occurred at 3:15 a.m. on in American Fork at milepost 280, said Lt. Ron Fcrnslcdt of the Utah County Sheriff's office. Christian' was located less than an hour later in Payson, where he was arrested. He faces charges of leaving the scene of an accident and driving under the influence of a controlled substance. RESCUE The Utah County Sheriff's Search and Rescue Team airlifted two Springvillc women from a meadow in Slate Canyon Sunday morning. givings about this year's cull of books. They were uncomfortable with what they perceived as a plan to weed out all books that had not been checked out in two years, especially when a computer printout of books in that category contained such classics as Herman Melville's Moby Dick, several by William Faulkner, and others by critically acclaimed authors. But those differences have been resolved. "It started out to be something that would be done across the board," said Laura Wadley, a reference and collection development librarian. "Now we have some guidelines, 18-wheel- The women, Dcbby Gately and Judy Lassiter, spent the night in the canyon near Provo Peak, said Utah County Sheriff's Lt Ron Fernst-ed- t. They were airlifted from the area by a Lifefiight helicopter at 9:15 a.m. Sunday. It was the second time searchers had rescued Lassiter, 48, from the area in the last two weeks, Fernst-csaid. A REINDEER TKEFT metal reindeer decoration valued at $300 was stolen from downtown Provo late Friday. Kcri Ann Calderwood, 18, of Provo, was issued a citation for dt misdemeanor theft when police discovered the stolen property at her Provo home. The other two people allegedly involved, Bambi Dawn Anderson, 18, of Provo and Kendal C. Black, 19, of Orcm have not yet been located by authorities. EXHIBITIONIST Two BYU freshmen were issued citations Saturday afternoon after one exposed himself in front of a citizen Filming a home movie and the other made obscene gestures near the Cannon Center at Hclaman Halls. Sponsored by Utah County's y legislators, a local growth summit concluded last week at Utah Valley State College with reports from the various breakout groups. Rep. Jeff Alexander, who chaired the summit, said the legislators will be calling additional meetings in advance of the January legislative session to get input from the public on what should be done during the ses17 state sion. In a wrap-u- p included: two-da- session, reports UTAH LAKE Utah County Engineer Clyde R. Naylor said this group recommended that boundary lines around Utah Lake be established more quickly to determine how much area in the lake bed the state owns and how much around the perimeter is owned by private and public interests. Naylor said the group believes coordination is lacking in development of the lake, and said Utah County should be the agency to bring this about. An independent board is needed to coordinate the diverse interests in and around the lake. HIGHER EDUCATION Marlin Snow, member of the State Board of Education, said this group believes fiber optics can be used to allow students to study at home rather than in the classroom. He noted that the need for vocational education has a terrific impact since only 15 percent of the students who enter higher education go on to receive baccalaureate degrees. Utah Valley State College ar AIR QUALITY The group meeting on air quality called for legislative support to help in modifying or eliminating some of the federal regulations that arc confronting Utah County. They called for a check of the accuracy of nonconformity area boundaries and also for a request for the Attorney General to give an opinion concerning the federal control of construction money tied to air quality issues. They pointed out that new standards being debated on the federal level for air pollution would be- disastrous for Utah County since there is no way the county could possibly conform. They suggested looking at all alternative funding mechanisms that don't use federal funds. TRANSPORTATION Hal Clyde, member of the Utah Commission, Transportation said the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program has concentrated on a financially constrained program. "We have tried to make it more practical," - he said. Clyde said UDOT needs to look at the 1200 South corridor in Orem and the interchange there. "We have no authority to raise money or to plan around the corridor," he emphasized, noting that the perimeter road around UVSC campus is under the Utah Division of Facilities Construction and Management. HOMELESS: (Continued from Page CI) She says there are about 800 local residents who become homeless each year and that there arc many families living with relatives and friends because they can't find affordable housing. On any given night, CAS shelters between 20 and 75 people. Dutton says those helped are the most vulnerable such as families with children, the elderly and people with disabilities. Dutton says there's no shelter in the county because the voucher program is enough and meets individual needs. She also says communities which have a congregate shelter sometimes experience an increase in the number of those seeking help, especially from people outside the area. "A congregate site seems less caring and less responsive to special needs," Dutton says. "The solution 'to the homeless problem locally is an increase in affordable housing." ; Crane indicates many homeless people are turned down by his acency and by CAS after partici ; tne z.i nam.nu I4i"i-i- t hnrn wa k -- 28, 1910, in Payson, Utah, a son of Emrria Howarth MacNaughton. Betty Bingham in Library officials hope to cull out about 4,900, or 5 percent, of the 99,000 books. June "If we remove 5 percent of what the library owns, it will be a good, solid weed," Farnsworth said. of 1951 1 at Nephi, Utah. She preceded him in death in January She ' 7, Floyd was educated in Payson V. Survivors include three sisters; Helen Beckstrom and Elaine Vest, both of Payson; and Golda Rutherford, of Long Beach, California. He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters: James H. & Fay Shuler; Detta Morgan and Edith Larsen. Services will be Tuesday, December 5, 1995, 2 p.m. at the Walker Mortuary, 587 S 100 West, Payson, where friends may call one hour prior to services. Burial will be in the Payson City Cemetery, with military rites accorded by the V.F.W., Dist. 4. Clyde said UDOT has a Major Investment Study (MIS) concerning future construction projects. OFN SPACE Karen McCandless said her group was concerned about the lack of clustering in development, by government and the over-regulati- restrictions began for the working Division of Continuing Education in November 1981. Prior to that he was a seminary teacher for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da-y Saints and a real estate agent. Caleni being placed on municipal impact fees. They urged the cities to coop-crat- e in overall master planning, revenue sharing and pushing for authorization of a local option sales tax. They urged incentive programs to keep land in agricultural production, including the use of conservation easements, land trusts and zoning. The group also recommended that future development concentrate on planning for people, rather than planning for cars. PUBLIC EDUCATION Jeff Alexander, legislator, said three school superintendents had discussed their struggles with funding buildings and reducing class sizes. They urged a review of RDA laws which divert property tax money away from the school districts. The group also urged more parental involvement in the classrooms. WATER RIGHTS This chaired Robert by group, water Fillcrup, attorney, reviewed the impact of the State Engineer's Nov. 15 closure of the Utah County water basins to new applications. Several speakers said the ruling will create "feeding frenzy" when it comes to water rights, since the only way a person or city can obtain a water right is by purchasing an existing right. Ski lessons offered Ski lessons ai Wolf Mountain and Sundance Ski resorts will be offered tnrough the Provo School District for all Utah Country residents. Transportation is provided. The first session b 3. The second sesruns Saturdays Jan. 2. sion is from Feb. Sign-u- p Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. through Dec. 21. Information: 374-486- Ice skating at Utah Lake Utah Lake State Park has released its ice skating schedule for the 1995-9- 6 seaon. The rink is open from p.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. There is an additional 9 p.m. session onTucsdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Saturday sessions are 4 p.m., p.m. and 0 p.m. There is a p.m. session on Sundays. General admission prices arc $3 for those over 12 years of age and $2 for children ages 6 1. Skate rental is S I . For information concerning parties and 1 reservations call Tuesday shelter"We're about accountability," pating in the of for Crane a says. "We're not just a handcouple nights. ing program Dutton says services for single out. If we reach out with compas" employable persons is limited sion, understanding and develop a because the resources are needed relationship of trust with these for the most vulnerable. "We give people, we'll be more apt to be of them service but it's not as extenan impact in their lives." sive as the services we give our He adds: "We've been perlocal homeless families." ceived in the past as a bleeding Why are homeless people heart, or a handout. We don't turned away? believe in giving things away withCrane says lack of funding is out any kind of accountability. one reason. "A homeless person When you do that you foster will be sheltered for maybe one, dependency and you take away two or three nights, but if there's human dignity. It's a complex no substantial improvement in problem." Where arc the homeless? their situation, if they don't have a Crane and Dutton know the job in a week, they're not going to sites well. They show the empty be sheltered again." The coalition turns down 20 and dirty fields in west Provo by homeless people a day. Crane says the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad his agency, through its Mentor tracks. They point to sites under Advocate Program, is helping peo- the freeway. They say some people and will rent a storage unit and purple become overcome behaviors that may have chase a space heater during the contributed to their homeless situa- winter months. Others, they say, tion. stay in abandoned buildings and in Started as a pilot project in automobiles. 1989, it helps homeless people "This is a very mobile populabecome stable through a variety of tion," Dutton stresses. "Most of means. The problem for the the people using these sites are agency, however, is that there traveling through the area." aren't enough people helping the Crane says, "I hear people say homeless with case management. the homeless aren't very resourceBetween 5 and 10 percent of the ful, but they're resourceful with coalition's clients arc helped. the resources they have." and ' Vera Barbara Stiener Whitney, 93, of Payson, died Dec. 2, 1995. Funeral scr vices will be announced by Walker Payson. Mor-tuar- y, Jennie Topham Taylor, 87, of Payson, died Dec. 3, 1995. Services, will be announced by Walker Mortuary, Payson. 8 National ' li;'i j j ji i Dennis Allen KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Dcnljiy1 Allen, a comedian who was a regutofi' cast member on the 1970s tele vas,iot'j died of lung canepjv show "Laugh-In,- " .. Friday. He was 55. '" Allen appeared on NBC's "Laugh-tnr- t 1973. it from 1970 until was Canceled in A native of Raytown, Mo., Alfdn relumed to the Kansas City area'Und1' hosted ."All Night Live" on local television, and taught drama .classes. , ij ,.', James Cleveland i.'v.'lri ;,';q Former a low-klcgisIatttr;-wninspired! strong loQUJ from his constituents, died Sunday oi complications from a stroke. He wdj 7g Cleveland, a Republican, sered in Congress from 1963 to 1981 and injthe " state Senate from 1951 to 1963. NEW LONDON, N.H. (AP) Alan W. Fuchs, 72, of Orcm, died Dec. 3, 1995. Services will be announced by Berg Mortuary, Provo. ' Depression meeting Glen M. Harding, 67, of Provo, died National Depressive and Association, Utah Valley Chapter, will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday (Dec. 7) at the Utah State Hospital, 1300 E. Center, St.. Provo. in the Heningcr Administration Building, classroom 2 . Sue Middleton, psychologist, will speak Those suffering from depression or arc invited, as arc their families or friends. Information: Christina Heath 224-618or Alan Hoffman 489-- 1 177. The R0HB0CK'S . William Nelson Jr., 63, of Orcm, died Dec. 3, 1995. Services will be announced by Sundberg-Olpi- n Mortuary, Orem. PROVO FLORAL "Our Flowers Say What The Heart Whispers" 2253003 197 North 500 West 373-700- 1 Provo 192S " OBITUARY FEES Dec. 3, 1995. Services will be announced by Berg Mortuary, Provo. FUNE3AL FLOWERS Serving Utah County Sine fll) step-siste- U.S. Rep. James Cleveland, Dec. 2, 1995. Services will be announced by Berg Mortuary, Provo. er IralSfy step-brothe- r, 6-- Mary K. Jensen, 93, of Provo, died t4S? Nephi-sister- - Brigham Young University associate academic vice president Alan L. Wilkins will speak at a devotional assembly Tuesday (Dec. 5) at a.m. in the Marriott Center. The devotional is free. KBYU-T(Channel 11) and KBYU-F(89.1) will rebroadcast the devotional Dec. 17. KBYU-Twill rebroadcast it at 6 and II a.m., and KBYU-Fwill rebroadcast it at 9 p.m. Wilkins has titled his address "Faithful Questions: Seeking for and Being Found by Truth." He has been a BYU associate academic vice president since 1993. Previously, he was chair of BYU's Organizational Behavior Department. m ft" 9M 12:30-1:3- Death Metises BYU devotional i Lynndyl, Utah. He was born May 19, 1977, in Nephi, Utah to Danny A. Sperry and Linette SperSi ' y"l ry. He graduated from Juab High School and was attending UVSC. He loved the out- -' doors, Lake1 Powell, and t'll cruising with his friends. Survived by his parents, Mike and Linette Smith of Nephi, Dan and Deb Sperry of Delta; brother, Kaylen Sper- , and Mandi of ShayV" ry Shane Sperry of Delta; Smith of Nephi, .Casey Shields r, Nicole Shields of Delta; Delta; grandparents,: Bill '.and &5G Sperry, Gae Sperry, and Norma K. Jensen all of Nephi ; Clinn and Rhea Morgan of phi; Roger and Darlene Shields, and Bertha Fullmer, all of Delta. Prece'ded" in death by his grandfather A. Duarte"' j Sperry. Funeral services will beuheld all "11 a.m. Wednesday, December 6, 1995iin; the Nephi Stake Center, 351 N,,f,n West. Friends may call Tuesday eye- - ' p.m. at the AnderM" ning from Funeral Home, 94 W 300 North and'trt'" the church one hour prior to servicosi ! Burial in the Vine Bluff Cemet'erylu -- .. Nephi, Utah. P. y FYI ri i NEPHX- - Wesdan A. Sperry, age 18, as! (j''' passed away December 2, 1995, result of an automobile accident noswtt life. Her love and kindess was displayed through thoughtful and constant church. She loved her babies and seeing them grow through successes and failures, and vigilantly cared for their happiness. Her career was destined for the home, where she promoted an atmosphere full of birthdays, special dinners, baseball games, and musical recitals. In church activities and civic participation, LuDean expressed love for friends by teaching and singing, and through fine and culinary artistry. She was a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-daSaints, exemplifying unending love for God and his children. LuDean is survived by her husband, Domingo B. Rodriguez, and five chil- dren: Mary Lynn (Dale) Lee. Peggy Ann Rodriguez, Randy Alexander Rod- riguez, Juanita (Randy) Holman, and Rodney Alan Rodriquez. Eleven grand- children and two great grandchildren. Also, three sisters and one brother: Thea May (Calvin) Stewart, Hyrum Grant (June) Butler, Anna (Ray) Young, and Delia Maria Ferguson; Beth Butler. She was one sister-in-lareceded in death by the twins, Lois E awn and Dwain D. Also by five brothers and sisters: Lois Maretta Mcintosh, Lamond, Meda, Alta Wan-las- s and William Reno. Funeral will be Wednesday, December 6, 1995, at 2 p.m. in the Center Street L.D.S. Chapel, 355 E Center. Friends may call at Wheeler Mortuary, 211 E 200 South, Springville, on Tuesdav from 8 p.m. or Wednesday 0 from p.m. Burial will be in the Springville Evergreen Cemetery. (Beverly)1 Wesdan A. Sperry ....., of her teen and adult devotion to family, friends, I I, Perkins, Mrs. Edward for most Bob's strong skills is his ability to identify, hire and train top employees," Laws said. "He has the employees' interest at heart." r-- j Southwick, all of Lehi; Geana Mar-.11 grandchilquez, American Fork; brother dren; 16 and sisters: W.G. MacNaughton, LeW n Grace Winn and Mona Stepp, bottajtfjj Pleasant Grove. She was preceded, jnjM death by three brothers and one sister and a grandson, Judd Roy Jones. ,' Graveside services will be held Tue,f"j 12:30 p:ni;:J day, December 5, 1995, at in the Heber City Cemetery. Friends' ! may call at the Wing Mortuary, 118,Eq Main, Lehi, Tuesday morning from,, f ft, 11 a.m. LuDean Rodriguez Workshops. er 1932. 'i in i m . lufpr divorced. She married George A. WiH son in 1943 in Nevada, She latehi! married Nile D. Jones, later divorced, ;a She was a homemaker and a member,,,, of the IDS Church. She served a!s,a"" for 20 years. She loved to crochet and quilt and made" i many quilts for her grandchildren. Survived by one son and threes daughters: Douglas J. Jones, Roseq of 1958. many years. Har-rou- married, Alex Keea, schools. He served in the US Army during World War II. He worked at Pacific State Cast Iron Pipe Co. for administrator is honored e, City, Heber of daughter and James George and Es-- , ther Barney Shuler. He married Thursday hotel-vouch- 1995, in long-tim- November book sales. Hales . Z, Mi lrcin rr Ho r-- A Brigham Young University Conferences and Workshops program administrator has received the Administrative Excellence Award from BYU's Division of Continuing Education. n Robert L. Hales has created new According to Capt. Mike of the BYU Campus Police, educational programs for many the two young men, both 18, professional entities including the approached a man filming his fam- Department of Defense, private LuDean Butler Rodriguez, age 71 of ily with a video camera. They then enterprises and stale agencies. One Springville, passed away Saturday Deasked him if he would film them if of Hales' most successful procember 2, 1995, at Utah Valley Region al Medical Centhemselves. they exposed grams is the annual Family History ter, after a at BYU. Conference After the man told them to illness. "He (Hales) is a team player prolonged She was born Si leave, one of them exposed himself who has accepted difficult assignApril 15, 1924, to in front of the camera and the oththat others didn't want and Hyrum Alexander ments er gestured obscenely. has succeeded with them," said and Lois Ann The exhibitionist was issued a former director of Campbell Butler. $300 citation while the gesturer Dwight Laws, She lived in Prothe Department of Conferences vo and Springville was issued a $100 citation. and Breakout groups wrap up summit needs upgraded equipment for its vocational education classes. Snow said the group believes the state should put more fundin ing where the growth is Utah County. More four-yedegrees are also needed at UVSC. cember ""' Pmilv -MacNaughton RppH tJVClua l ; fomer Wilson Jones, age 85, " Drcember-rdied resident of Lent, home 1995, at her in Pleasant Grove of natural causes. She was born October 19, 1910, nv Georee Shuler. age 85 of De-- ,. passed away, Saturday, Flovd Payson, University er Elverda Jones Floyd G. Shuler but we are allowed to use our judgment in deciding which older books we can keep." Books selected for removal will be sold and the proceeds donated to the Friends of the Provo Library, a nonprofit organ: ation that promotes more pub. awareness and greater use of the facility. The library usually collects several thousand dollars annually from the "One By JOSEPHINE ZIMMERMAN The Daily Herald OMfusnes The Daily Herald charges for obitu;.J( aries. Death notices, hrief items identifying the deceased and tW" tunerai nome involved however, run free o( charge. J 1 ;,: Information concerning The Daily ' Herald obituarv rates Ik available'1 ' from the newspaper' Classified Mj or from any. department, ' Utah Countv Mortuary. III g DEADLINES ' 3 p.m. day before publication. If sent by modem, 8:30 a.m. .day of publication. 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