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Show Utah press ssooistion Inc. 467 r3t 5 south-LC, south-LC, TO 64111 Lions International Set '33 Convention The 1983 Utah Lion's In ternational Mid-Winter Conference is scheduled for February 4 and 5 at three locations. The Past District Governors Banquet will be held at 7 p.m. Feb. 4 at Rodeway Inn, 1202 S. University, Provo; the Conference Meeting will be held Feb. 5 at Timpview High School starting at 9:30 a.m., 3650 N. 650 E., Provo; and the District Governors Banquet vill be held at 7 p.m. Feb. 5 at Utah Technical College Orem Campus. Guest Speaker at the conference con-ference will be Dr. James M. Fowler, First Vice President of Lion's Internation. Fowler is a dentist who has been a Lion for more than 34 years. He is a graduate of the University of Arkansas and the St. Louis University Dental School. A retired Army Colonel, he served in the Arkansas State Senate with a distinguished record. The Lions , organization was established in Utah in 1922. Since then there have been 161 District Governors. There are currently two districts and eleven regions in the state. First Security Foundation Contributes Scholarships First Security Foundation recently contributed $400 in scholarships to Utah Technical College at Provo-Orem which was a part of the $36,900 in scholarships and grants to colleges and universities univer-sities in Utah, Idaho and Wyoming. Since its founding in 1952, First Security Foundation has awarded more than $600,000 in scholarships and grants. The Foundation's President Spencer F. Eccles, chairman and chief executive officer of-ficer announced that higher education institutions to receive contributions this year include Utah Technical College at Provo-Orem, University of Utah, Utah State University, Brigham Young . University,., Weber State College,, Southern Utah State College, Westminster, College of Eastern Utah, Snow College, Dixie State College and Utah Technical College at Salt Lake City. Eccles said that the Foundation's Foun-dation's program is a continuing' commitment to higher education institutions in their development of future leaders of this country. Recessed Light Blamed For Fire A fire was reported shortly before 5:30 a.m. Tuesday at 1675 N. 280 W. at an unoccupied home under construction. Fire Inspector Dan Bishop said the fire appeared to be electrical in origin and began in the attic of the home where cellulose insulation retained heat from a recessed light fixture and began smoldering. He said the light had been on about four hours. Officers said flames could be seen in the walls when they arrived. Bishop said damage was estimated at about $7,000. Howard C. Nielson, Utah's 3rd District Congressman, will serve on the House Energy and Commerce Committee on Committees. The announcement came today after a meeting of the Republican Conference. Con-ference. "I am very happy to receive my first choice for an assignment." said Nielson. An article published in the New York Times recently listed the Energy Committee as the most sought-after committee of the House. Many congressmen are eyeing positions on it. Nielson was the only freshman congressman appointed to the committee. The committee is divided into six subcommittees: Energy, Conservation, Con-servation, and Power; Oversight and Investigation: Health and the Environment; Telecommunication, Consumer Protection and Finance; Fossil and Synthetic Fuels. Each Congressman sits on two subcommittees sub-committees of the six. Nielson would like to serve on the subcommittees on Fossil and Synthetic Fuels and the Health and the Environment. However, he feels each of the subcommittees sub-committees would be important for Utah. The assignments for the subcommittees have not been made yet. Pufil For r jmm if ,; riiii Wir t ; '3!::-:.X DR. JAMES M. FOWLER The conference committee includes Glen T. Seal, Chairman; A. Rex Dunford, Secretary, chairman of the Sing A Long; Dean Swaner, Wes Nielsen, Charles Rohbock, Jack Sumner, N. Lee Crab, Edward P. Iile, De Orr Peterson and Neff Peterson. UTC To Preview Economic "Economic Outlook '83" will be the topic of a seminar to be held at the Utah Technical College February 10. Business and financial specialists will discuss economic topics ranging from real estate to industry in '83. The seminar follows up on last year's successful "Economic Outlook '82" and is again sponsored by the Orem Chamber of Commerce Small Business Council along with Legislature Automotive A bill coming up before the Utah State Legislature in January dealing with automotive Repairs should find a considerable amount of interest among car owners in the state. The bill, sponsored by Representative Richard L. Maxfield of Provo, outlines many controls designed to protect consumers against unscrupulous automotive repair firms. Included among the terms and conditions of the bill are clauses requiring a dealer to provide a written cost estimate for the customer before doing any work. The consumer is notified of unexpected expense and his authorization is obtained either orally or in writing by the dealer before any work additional to that listed on the original cost estimate is done. Under the terms of the proposed bill, it will be unlawful to charge for repair work which was not authorized by the customer, to represent to a customer that repair work is needed when it is not, or to represent to a customer that work was done on his automobile when the dealer knows that it was not done. Representative Maxfield feels that this bill will be accepted by consumers and reputable dealers. "I believe that a majority of the repairmen in this state will support the bill because they are already Nielson "1 can think of no greater opportunity op-portunity to serve the people in my district. Utah and the West really need representation on this committee com-mittee because the issues it deals with are so vital." said Nielson. Nielson has broad experience and preparation for the committee. He has served four years on the Utah Council of Science and Technology, following his service as Speaker of the House of Representatives. He served as Director of the Center for Business and Economic Research at Brigham Young University and as a research analyst at Stanford and Eyring Research Institutes. As such, he was responsible for many studies on coal, natural gas pipelines, and other energy-related issues. Nielson stated that the 3rd District ranks at the top as an energy producing state. This includes in-cludes billions of barrels in oil reserves in oil shale, tar sands, and recoverable oil reserves. It also includes the billions of tons of high grade coal reserves and some of America's richest reserves of uraniun. "It is my intention to see that these valuable resources are developed for the good of Utah and the nation," concluded Nielson. (Bizw - eeneoa Volume 53 Number 2 Council Approves Ecori. Dev. Orem - The city council approved a concept for establishing an economic development program as a joint effort of the city and the Orem Chamber of Commerce. The chamber presented a proposed approach which includes an economic development commission composed of two chamber members, the city manager, a council representative, a commercial representative and a member of the industrial arena along with three atlarge members from the community. Councilman Blaine Willes said he favored the concept, but did not feel the city manager should be on the commission, because of his the Small Business Administration and the Technical College. Speakers scheduled and their topics are: Patrick Greenlaw - "Utah Economic Outlook '83" Dr. Merrill Bateman - "National Outlook '83" Larry King - "Financial Outlook 83" Dr. Lucille Stoddard . -"Marketing in '83" To Ponder Repair Bill dealing fairly with their customers. The bill is only aimed at unscrupulous repairmen." Copies of this bill, known as "House Bill No. 63" may be obtained . from the legislature offices at the State Capitol Building in Salt Lake City. Toll Free Phone Supplements VA 'Hotline' A new toll-free telephone to the Veterans Administration Inspector General's Office now is available. The IG service supplements the existing "Hotline" commercial and federal service and is further encouragement en-couragement to the general public, as well as veterans and VA employees, em-ployees, to report ways to save money and reduce waste and fraud in VA programs and operations, said Douglas Wadsworth, director, Salt Ike City VA Regional Office. The IG Number shouldn't be used to inquire about individual eligibility for benefits or for other business dealing with the servicing VA Office or hospital, he stressed. The new number - 800-368-5899 -serves the continental United States, except the Washington, D.C. area. It also serves Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Callers using the Federal Telecommunications Service (FTS) may contact the Hotline on 389-5394. Leavitt Group The Leavitt Group, an organization of 48 insurance agencies located throughout Utah, Arizona, Nevada and Idaho, has completed a major reorganization, it was announced today by Dixie Ijoavitt, president. Leavitt announced the formation for-mation of a new corporation to be called Leavitt Group Agency Association (LGAA). AI Bowen, of the Bowen-Leavitt Agency, Orem, has been named a member of the board of directors of the new corporation. Mr. Leavitt will continue to serve as chairman of the board and president. Michael Leavitt continues as executive vice president and chief operating officer. Kelly Russell will continue as secretary-treasurer. All three will serve as directors. Others named to the board of directors are Melvin Briggs, Salina; Pat Dawn, Phoenix, Arizona; Terry leavitt, Las Vegas, Nevada; David Olson, St. George; Al Parus, Las Vegas, Nevada; Edwin Peterson, Heber City; and Carol Smith, Brigham City. The new corporation will operate the Leavitt Group's three underwriting management divisions, which are located in Salt The Newspaper Published Weekly and Read Daily Thursday, January 13, 1983 authority in financial matters concerning the city. Councilman Earl Farnworth said perhaps a member of the city planning staff would be more appropriate. Major funding for the program will come from the city, since, as chamber spokesman Jerry Washburn said, his organization does not have the means to finance the effort. Willes said the city and chamber must hire a professional director and spend the necessary money for an effective program. The director's job would be to coordinate the commission's economic development program; develop innovative finance mechanisms; Outlook Richard Bradford - "Industrial (Xitlook '83" Kenneth W. Duncan - "Real Estate Outlook '83"; and Ron Hawkins - "Tax Impacts TO". Max Curtis will again serve as Moderator. Further information regarding (he seminar may be obtained from the Orem Chamber of Commerce, 224-7040. Alpine school Board Elects New Officers, Cont. To Discuss Court File The new Alpine School Board .met for the first time Tuesday and elected Dr. Richard Heaps President succeeding Dan Fugal. Nancy Williamson was elected vice-president. vice-president. New board members include Mrs. Williamson, Richard Sudweeks and Richard Johns. The board also established a calendar for meetings, which involves two per month. In previous years the council held only one meeting each month, but a suggestion to hold one in the board room the first Tuesday and one in various locations throughout the district the fourth Tuesday of each month was adopted. The locations will be set by Superintendent Max Welcker. The next meeting will be January 25 in Pleasant Grove. In other action, the board met in executive session to discuss matters involving alleged administrative mismanagement. The charges stemmed from an investigative report filed with Fourth District Court. Judge J. Robert Bullock said the court ordered the file sealed and would not reveal its contents, since no criminal activity was uncovered. The board decided to continue its executive discussion to January 20 at 5:30 to allow time for further study of certain issues, before taking any action concerning the file and personnel changes. Reorganizes liiko City, Provo, and Las Vegas. It will also operate the Employee Benefit Division and the Agency Service Division. i ft Sandbags piled high at the skating pavilion give the appearance of wartime but only, attack expected here is a wet one as Utah Lake creeps higher and higher. mi r. maintain positive working relationships with the city, business, developers and parties interested in Orem; and other duties. City Manager Daryl Berlin said the confidential nature of private (?prtor nrtUtiiirrt -ill fcr1r Ikf City Approves Project To Remove Barriers The city council has approved a project for removal of architectural barriers to the handicapped. The bid was awarded to Bonneville Sand and Gravel in the amount of $25,380. Public Works Director Jack Jones said the city has $15,000 for the project in the budget and $10,380 will be transferred from the Community Development Block Grant Low Income Improvement Project to complete funding for the work. Councilman Richard Jackson said the benefit to the community transcends the handicapped and will also provide safer access for children and elderly. The project will primarily affect sidewalk approaches. School Board Considers 7th Class for American Fork - The Alpine School Board is considering a proposal to establish a seven-period day for two junior high schools currently on six-period curriculums. Orem and Lakeridge Junior High Schools are presently the only junior highs in the district not using the seven-period day. According to Dr. Stan Leavitt, the extra class period would not lengthen the day, but would create shorter periods. He said more teachers may be necessary if the proposal is adopted, although this is not always true. Leavitt said 95 percent of the junior high schools in the state are on the seven-period system, which is growing in popularity with the upgrading of college and university admissions standards. The extra class period allows students more Seminar Will Siudy business Successe Opportunity to learn success techniques from businessmen and consultants will be provided in the annual Business Management Seminar sponsored by Utah Technical College at Provo-Orem's Business Management Department. "The Human Side of Enterprise" En-terprise" includes presentations designed to stimulate thinking, provide suggestions and address specific problems in maximizing human resources, according to Dr. Blaine Lee, coordinator. The seminar will be held Tuesday evenings from 7 to 8:30 p.m., January 11th through March 15 in Room 12fi, Business Building on PRICE FIFTEEN CENTS Program program function more smoothly than it would if handled by the city. The council directed the chamber to develop a more specific program outline and return to them for further input. In other action, the council approved Alldredge Vending Service of Provo for concessions at the Recreation Center. Alldredge says its equipment will be better than competition and they offer 21 percent return of all profits to the city. The city has 30 days to cancel the contract if service is unsatisfactory. The council set a public hearing January 25 at 7:30 to discuss the future of Orem's involvement with the Utah Lake Marina in Lindon. The city has provided certain services for the area and now feels some positive development must take place if the city is to continue its involvement. Lindon City recently annexed the land. 2 Jr. Highs time to fill the new requirements, Leavitt said. Board President Richard Heaps said many students may not want the extra class and may not be interested in college. He said a study hall " period" "may "lie ""more" appropriate for them. Heaps and Boardmember Nancy Williamson said they needed more time to review the proposal, before rendering a decision. Lakeridge Principal Phil Oyler said his teachers are split on the issue and Tom Mattlock, a math teacher at Orem Junior High, said the situation was similar among his school's faculty. The board is also considering similar changes for high schools in the district and voted to jarry the matter over to the next meeting, Jan. 25 to permit more study and continued discussion. s the Orem Campus. Registration can be completed in advance or at the door and has a $20 fee. The seminar is listed as Business Management 290 and can be taken session by session for $3.00 per night. Presentors include: Howard Ruff, owner of a national financial newsletter; Lee Nelson, publisher; JoAnn and Dick Losee, local business owners; Michael Wuergler, movie producer; Thomas Haymond, First Security Bank; and Lyndon Parks, investment counselor. For additional information about this seminar of individual seminar presentations, contact Dr. Ijee, 226-5000, extension 170. ! ! X v Wis. i i |