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Show 5ff WCSTCRN ' . .iff. MICRQGRriP.i-IIC- 4555 COMMERCE Gf.LT Lh;;E CITY ' DR GTC 0Q UT G4U37-43- 02 iVJ JPnr tig. K V jf4 f f H i voi. - Mr iu, no. r " "i r i S r-- o nil i fn 50 cents a single copy www.newutah.com Have a nap on Thursday so you will be ready to ring in the new year at a party for adult residents. The event will be held Thursday, Dec. 31 at 9 p.m. in the new Power Building, 350 N. Glen Carter Way Approximate Russ Daly City Editor For the first time in sever- al years, growth itself is no longer the big news of the year. Although growth still continues through Lehi and Cedar Valley, expansion of existing developments and facilities may be a better way to describe the changes area residents saw over the past year. Saratoga Springs, for example, did experience some growth, but more importantly, the town became an official entity just hours before the start of the new year. And within the last few weeks of this year, the town purchased an existing home within city boundaries which will serve as offices for the new government. Larry Johnson was selected as h ' mayor of the town with a population of 250 and growing. Actors portray a scene from Del Parson's "Story Time in Galilee" In the first Legacy of LivCouncilmembers include ing Art, by the Lehi Arts Council and Neways, International; organizers hope to Sheri Chadwick, James make thesponsored of living art an annual event. Pictured here are, L to R: Allison Hancock, pageant Franc, Dr. Robert Kramer Jon Oswald, Stephanie Hawks and Mariah Hansen. and Reid Wayman. Eagle Mountain Mayor Debbie Hooge, appointed and level of interest among citiat an informal public hear- new post office features sigthen to her posi- zens, officials ing. The temporary park, nificantly more parking, as Questar received more than the 80 which will determine if a per- well as more tion, announced her resignation for a "variety of profespercent support necessary to manent park is to be built, options to increase efficiency sional and personal reasons." move forward with the prowill cost about $5,000 to for postal customers. build. Hooge was appointed by the ject, which should start conElection results Utah County Commission to struction next spring. The Nuisance Abatement David Cox, a fifth grade serve as the new town's first In Lehi, it was like deja vu Committee forced Lehi resi- teacher at Lehi Elementary, mayor, then was elected by all over again as citizens dent Mick Elkins to clean up was elected to serve as a turned out in opposition to a his yard in northeast Lehi state legislator in Utah State I' the growing populace in the town's first municipal elecstand-- ' House of ' Representatives proposal to 'turn the former following an tion in November of 1997. Lehi Hospital building into a off between Elkins and the District 56, which had been Councilmember Rob Bate-ma- n residantial facility for per- city. occupied by Christine R. was appointed by vote of sons with disabilities. Elkins' attorney spearuntil her resignathe council to fill Hooge's Although the council felt headed an effort to get the tion October 1. Cox defeated that they could not legally do yard in compliance with the Democrat George Tripp and unexpired term of office. The town of Eagle MounrecommendaIndependent-Americacananything to prohibit a facility committee's tain hired John Newman, for- in a residential area, despite tions. didate Shiela Heindel for the mer city administrator for citizen protest, the mixed use Under the direction of the position. the towns of Highland and zoning on State Street clearly North Utah County Domestic Incumbent Howard resiViolence Council, Diana Corto Alpine, as project manager to prohibits any multi-unStephenson was dential facilities in that zone. nell was appointed as a vic- State Senate District Four, help the community in proThe Lehi City Council tim advocate for those facing defeating Ted Black. viding municipal services and planning an airport. In ether local elections, approved, at least on a tem- abusive situations in their Residents of Cedar Valley, porary basis, a skating park homes. Although Cornell's incumbents Jerry Grover and office is housed in Lehi, she David Gardner were specifically the White Hills in Lehi. The park will be consubdivision and the town of structed north of the Memorcan help anyone in the north returned to their seats in the Cedar Fort, supported an ial Building on the former end of Utah County receive county commission, as was offer by Questar Gas to bring Lehi Junior High School tenimmediate relief, as well as David Bateman ad county natural gas service to Cedar nis courts. referrals to professionals and sheriff. For the local school A group of youths, who other agencies for continuing board seat, incumbent MariValley through a special program made available by the approached the council on assistance. lyn Kofford won the election state legislature. The United States Postal by a large margin. the matter in August, was asked to serve on a commitService opened its new faciliFollowing a ' canvass to determine the tee to present facts to citizens ty at 333 E. Main in July. The See 1998 on page 3 ly 600 West). The party fill feature a light buffet and entertainment and dance music by THe Sundowners. Although there is no charge to attend, a $1 per person donation would be appreciated. Fire damages Lehi home; damage estimated at $100K A house fire at 886 N. 500 West gutted the interior of the home Saturday, Dec. 26. result of the initial blaze and natural gas was feeding the fire. There is extensive damage on the first floor in the kitchen and part of second floor. According to Virginia, the fire caused over $100,000 in damages. The Squires home has been on the market for over a year, and just recently found a buyer. They anticipated closing the sale the first part of January. Virginia said her husband Merlin had checked the home last Tuesday, following repairs to the boiler heater. He found in order, and everything because of the holidays had not returned to the home. There was no way to tell how long it had been burning before the fire was discovered. According to Dale Ekins, Lehi Fire Marshal, the fire, which has been ruled as accidental, started in the boiler and water heater room. Exact cause is still unknown. The home, which belonged to Merlin and Virginia Squires, was vacant at the time of the fire. It appeared the fire had smoldered for a while before a passing motorist detected smoke coming from under the eaves. He had neighbors across the street call the fire department. According to Ekins, fire fighters faced a dangerous situation at first until they found 1 out what they were dealing with. Gas pipes had broken as a self-servi- - 756-766- Lehi City to help citizens ring in New Year Thursday EAR OF EXPANSION By 9 home delivery call or see our web site at For Wednesday, December 30, 1998 1 More LOCAL news than any other source! Donations sought for Hopis who face bad harvest, lack of firewood By on-goi- Barbara Christiansen It's hard to picture people living in today's world without what most would consider the basic necessities of life. But on a mesa in Arizona, there is a group of nearly Fox-Finlins- n ' 100,000 traditionalist Hopis who, because of a loss of their' harvest and a lack of firewood, are hungry and cold this winter. There is a local humanitarian drive being organized to it take blankets, quilts, warm them, in an clothing and effort to relieve their suffering. .Considered a separate nation, they receive no federal aid. Gary Clifton, chaplain in the engineering unit of the National Guard and a counselor in the Jordan School District, is organizing several trips to take the supplies to the Hopis. He has already made one food to door-to-do- delivery, andr plans three other trips in January. His goal is to have 10,000 blankets or quilts, 3,000 coats, sweaters or sweatshirts, and $15,000 to $20,000 to purchase corn and firewood for them. Other warm clothing, such as gloves and hats, is also welcome. Clifton is urging local church groups or service clubs to organize and gather their own supplies and call him to arrange for a pick up. He may be reached at He asks that the garments be washed or mended as necessary. "These will help take care of these people during the coming winter months," he said. "They have very little to sustain themselves. On our initial trip we delivered some blankets, quilts and money and saw there was still a great need." 756-543- 1. In a Time of Need anH onnI taam Pothar I 141 IVI Ul I VI VVSIIUIIUW uvl IVUIII nnntiniia caring tradition in family business iV A.. i 1 By Some difficult time recognizing it Julie Loveridge - those who don't 'understand - might say Ralph and Lenard Wing's business deals with death. But those who know better would rather say that Ralph and Lenard deal with the liv- now. The transformations have been so extensive that today even those who knew it before its most recent 1994 make-ove- r have a tough time recognizing it. But the exterior is just window dressing. What really matters is what happens inside, and that has not undergone any transformation over the years. Survivors can expect the same concern and attention to detail they would have received from Alva during the Flapper ing. As proprietors of Lehi's Wing Mortuary, the fatherson team lend warm and caring hands on "nearly a daily basis to those who are grasping with the reality of losing a loved one. They've been there, either Lenard, or Ralph, or Ralph's father Alva, for three generations of Lehi history, standing as quiet sentinels in life's passage from mortality. Alva began the family business back in 1923, when he the residential home of ;Lehi Roller Mills owner George . Robinson into a mortuary. In that home, Ralph was horn and grew up watching his father strengthen grieving families as he prepared bodies for burial. As a result of three major ;renovations, those who knew the original home would have a , Days. According to Ralph, ; con-Vert- ! )R COPY his father was recognized as being , one of the outstanding funeral directors of his time, especially with restorative work. Alva taught Ralph his trade, and Ralph has, in turn, passed the skills on to his son Lenard. They've recently started teaching an apprentice, Kent Christiansen, the same skills. The Wing's acknowledge the importance-- - of the grieving process in saying goodbye to a loved one. Often they grieve right along with the family as they care for a person they've known, lived near, associated with, worked alongside and have been neighbors to. "We've knelt at the bedside of loved ones, too," said Ralph. Perhaps it's just that empathy, that personal involvement, that makes them so easy to go to in time of personal tragedy. They claim their service is a result of their business still being small enough to allow them to take the time needed to give individual care to grieving families. Those who know them suspect the service would be there regardless of the number of families they help each day. It's because they're simply the kind "fri W " A j till w'-KU- j L Photo by Julie Loveridge n Reminiscent of an era past, a hearse, driven by Robert Brown and Annette Overson, carries the body of Lowell Brown following Monday's funeral. Ralph and Lenard Wing work closely with family members to help them provide the most fitting services for loved ones. horse-draw- ease. He agrees they are always busier in the winter. And Ralph claims they always do a lot of work in the middle of the night. Time is an enemy to the body after the of people who truly do care. spirit has left it. When asked about the seemWhen they receive a phone ingly increased numbers of call, time of day or day of week deaths around the holidays, make no difference. It's imperaLenard suspects its because tive that they work fast to propwith the holidays comes a erly care for the deceased. Once the body is cared for, change in weather. Illnesses associated with wet, cold the most important part weather, are on the increase begins, and that is the care for and the elderly and weak the family. That's where dealbecome more susceptible to dis- - ing with the living comes into duct services for families who prefer it that way. Lenard even plays the organ when called on. regarding funeral services. Always, the main goal for Counseling is a constant com- both Ralph and Lenard is to panion to their job. provide a service and meet a At family requests, they've need. been known to conduct special They counsel grieving widpreviews for small children ows and widowers, and lift sorwhere, prior to a viewing, they rowing children. They offer can take little ones to the cas- assistance during one of the ket side and explain to them saddest times of a person's life. what has happened to their Ralph claims they couldn't loved one. have made it with their busiFuneral services are usually ness if it hadn't ben for the arranged through ecclesiastical See WING on page 6 leaders, but the Wings also con play- - The Wings make every effort to comply with family desires ' |