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Show ruh p s t ? ARK Postmaster Clyde E. Weeks The approach of Memorial Day later this month brings to mind the tender feelings which most people have for their departed loved ones and the perennial efforts which they make to express that concern in the form of floral offerings on graves. Flowers for the deceased is a time-honored tradition which is as old as time, itself, and in this country we have designated one day each year as a federal holiday on which graves can be decorated and renewed honor paid to those who have gone on before. Flowers for the living play a continuing con-tinuing role in our lives, as the sights and smells of these delightful treasures add color and meaningto both private and public events and occasions. The story of how one gift of flowers resulted in a moral dilemma which the talents of a Solomon could not unravel is a tale which could happen hap-pen any place and any year. The fact is, it happened here in Orem just a few years ago. EASTER LILIES A local couple bought some Easter lilies to decorate the graves of their two sons who had died several years earlier. On Easter morning the parents of these two sons took the flowers to the cemetery and placed them on the graves. Curiously concerned about the flowers left on the graves, this couple attached a note on each of the decorations, asking that anyone who might be tempted to take the flowers to please leave them there, because the gift was the only way the parents could express their love to their sons. The following day the couple returned to the cemetery to water the lilies and found that they were gone. A heartbroken and angry couple left the cemetery that day, bewildered by the actions of the unknown perpetrators. per-petrators. EXPRESSED ANGUISH They wrote a letter to the editor of a newspaper, relating the incident, and expressing their anguish over the theft of the flowers. A short time later, a response to that letter was received by the couple: Dear Mr. and Mrs. P., I took the flowers from the grave and brought them to some people (2) who are dying of cancer, a lady who has no family and a young 10-year-old I hope God will forgive you and me. I have not the money to buy flowers. I am crippled, but able to do some , mending to earn grocery money and heating and electricity. I do not receive any benefits from the church of government." One can only imagine what the reaction of the couple who bought the flowers was to that letter. This story has all the makings of an 0. Henry short story, but without the happy ending. A question which begs an answer is: What need has a person for forgiveness whose only "sin" is complaining com-plaining that his flowers have been stolen? But, on the other hand, should the unfortunate person who stole the flowers be faulted for taking and giving them to terminally ill patients who could enjoy them in their last days of life? Should he be forgiven? There are no simple answers to either of those questions. But the question points up the sometimes complicated moral issues inherent in all human relationships. SAY IT WITH FLOWERS Meanwhile, if you are one of those who are planning to take flowers to the cemetery on Memorial Day, you would be well-advised to provide some kind of anchor for the flower container to discourage flower lifters. And the innocent flower - that versatile fragment of perfumes and rainbows - continues to bring beauty and refreshment to the living, as well as honor and fragrance to the memory of the departed. May there (USPS 411-700) Published each Wednesday for $8.00 per year by the Orem-Geneva Orem-Geneva Times, 546 South State Street, Orem, Utah 84058. Second Class Postage Paid at Orem, Utah 84057. POSTMASTER: i Send address changes to the Orem-Geneva Times, P. 0. Box 65, Orem, Utah 84057. ; be flowers enough for all who would touch and smell them, as well as for those to whom flowers provide a sacred and meaningful memorial. Say it with flowers! YOUR VOTE COUNTS Even though the national election elec-tion is over a year away, the policical pot is beginning to boil with a vengence. New candidates are announcing an-nouncing almost weekly, and the 1988 election promises to be both a spirited and crucial one. Never let it be said that your vote (or lack of it) determined the election of the wrong candidate. One vote is important. In 1645, one vote gave Oliver Cromwell control of England. In 1649, one vote caused Charles I of England to be executed. In 1776, one vote gave America the English language instead of German. In 1845, one vote brought Texas into the Union. In 1868, one vote saved President Andrew Johnson from impeachment. impeach-ment. In 1875, one voted changed France Fran-ce from a monarchy to a republic. In 1923, one vote gave Adolf Hitler leadership of the Nazi Party. In 1941, one vote saved Selective Service - just weeks before Pearl Harbor was attacked. Never forget that in this election, elec-tion, and in every election, your vote might be the one which makes the difference. dif-ference. Intersection plan approved for UVCC entry By Jeanne Thayne After two presentations and reviewing several plans to improve the busy 13th South and 12th South intersections in-tersections into Utah Valley Community Com-munity College, City Council members approved a plan that alleviates the congestion and allows for options at a later time if necessary. The Council unanimously approved approv-ed a motion by Keith Hunt to extend 4th West from 12th South to 13th South to allow residents convenient access to the highway and a second motion by Paul Washburn approved the plan to provide one way access into Packard's convenience store, or left and right turns onto Campus Drive, or access from Campus to 12th South. College officials said they approve the plan. There had been discussion of closing clos-ing off 12th South with a cul-de-sac but that plan was dismissed with the option op-tion to do it later if necessary. The first phase to realign the intersection in-tersection will begin immediately. The cost of $49,000 will be shared by UV. Phase two will provide left turn signal on 13th South into the college. Orem will pay $20,000 and the Utah Department of Transportation will pay $43,000. Phase three will be the construction construc-tion of the 4th West access and will be completed in 1988 at a cost of $180,000. The final phase will complete the construction of improvements on 12th West from Center to Eighth South at a cost of $500,000. Construction should be complete in 1990. UVRMC offers free pulmonary function tests On Thursday, May 14 and 28 from 9 am. to 11 am. Utah Valley Regional Medical Center will be offering free pulmonary function tests. These screenings are a spirometry test that shows how effectively effec-tively the lungs are functioning and indicates dysfunctions that may be caused by respiratory disease. The screenings are by appointment only on those two days. For more information and to make an appointment, call 363-7850, ext2770. Cancer Answerline By Hal Williams A regular feature from the Division of the American Cancer Society to help you become more aware of cancer problems. This information in-formation does not preclude advice from your doctors. If you have signs of cancer, see your doctor. Question: What is the most serious health hazard associated with smokeless tobacco? Answerline: Oral cancer. Closely associated with this cancer is a condition known as "leukoplakia," a term used to describe a leathery-appearing leathery-appearing area in the mouth. Question : What are some signs of leukpoplakia? Answerline: It can be a smooth, white patch or a thick, hardened and wrinkled lesion. It is most frequently caused by repeatedly holding tobacco tobac-co in one location in the mouth while sucking it. Question: How long does it take to get oral cancer from use of smokeless tobacco? Answerline: Leukoplakia is considered con-sidered by specialists to be precancerous. pre-cancerous. The experts aren't exactly exac-tly sure how long it will take for cancer can-cer to develop in such an area or whether it ever will. Evidence suggests that 3-5 percent of the leukoplakia associated with smokeless tobacco becomes malignant. Question: Can use of smokeless tobacco affect gums and teeth? Answerline: Yes, Gums tend to receed from the teeth where tobacco is held in the mouth. As this happens, the exposed roots become highly susceptible to tooth decay as well as sensitive to heat and cold. Question: How serious can this become? Answerline: The advanced ; peridontal (gum disease) which occurs oc-curs as a result of using smokeless tobacco is irreversible - thus placing the teeth in jeopardy. As teeth lose their gum and bone support, they have a tendency to drift from position, loosen and eventually may have to be removed. Question: Do all forms of smokeless tobacco contain high concentrations con-centrations of chemicals which may cause cancer? Answerline: Yes. These carcinogens car-cinogens are formed during the curing and processing of tobacco and have been shown to increase the risk of cancer of the oral cavity. The longer a person has chewed, the greater are his chances of developing some type of cancer of the mouth. Question: In addition to causing damage to the gums, what else may use of smokeless tobacco cause in a person's mouth? Answerline: Users of smokeless tobacco have a higher incidence of tooth abrasion or wearing away of the biting surface of the teeth. This is caused by an unusually high amount of fine sand and grit which was not completely removed when the tobacco tobac-co was processed. Question: Is there nicotine in all cured tobacco? Answerline: Yes. This nicotine produces a dependency among those who use it - in any form. Nicotine is a drug that is readily absorbed through the lining of the mouth (for chewers ) , acts as a stimulant to the body's nervous ner-vous system, stains teeth and causes bad breath. Utah Foundation Reports: Federal spending in Utah increased last year but still below average Federal spending in Utah rose by $531 million, or 10.7 percent during the fiscal year ended September 30, 1987. This was pointed out in an analysis of 1986 federal expenditures prepared by Utah Foundation, the private nonprofit, research organization. Altogether, federal expenditures in Utah for grants to state and local units, salaries and wages, direct benefits to individuals, procurement contracts, subsidies and grants to institutions, in-stitutions, etc., totaled $5,500,919,000. This sum was equal to $3,304 for every man, woman, and child residing in the state and represents more than 30 of the total personal income of the state. Much of the increase in federal spending within Utah last year is accounted ac-counted for by a sharp rise in federal procurement contracts swarded to Utah firms. The value of these contracts con-tracts climbed by $360 million or 25.8 last year. This is in sharp contrast con-trast to the preceding year when federal procurement contracts awarded in Utah declined by $120 million. Foundation analysts point out that per capita federal spending in Utah during the early 1970's was above the U.S. average, but has been below the U.S. average during the 1980s. A major reason for this shift in federal spending away from Utah n (R wtsis AGAIN? ' T U.S. KJSWL UKLU3 f Alpine School Dist. Foundation sets Pageant of the Arts Alpine School District Foundation is sponsoring three performances of the Utah Pageant of the Arts on June 10, 12 and 13, 1987. Proceeds from the benefit will be used to purchase equipment, equip-ment, books, and supplies for the schools of Alpine School District. Purchase Pur-chase price of the tickets is $7.00 each, considerably less than the regular purchase price. Although the Alpine School District Foundation is only two years old, already funds in excess of $150,000.00 have been raised to enhance educational opportunities in the schools of the district. Donated monies have been used to purchase computers, computer software, " media center furniture and equipment, equip-ment, Writing to Read materials, library books, English literature books, Spanish Immersion literature books, lighting projects for athletic fields, educational field trips, learning learn-ing kits, art materials and mastery math and social studies materials. Every school in Alpine School District has benefitted from the efforts ef-forts of the Foundation. Individual donations of as much as $5,000.00 and as little as $1.00 were gratefully received during the year. A donation in excess of $50,000.00 may well be made in the near future to set up a learning lab in one of the district's schools. As educational funding from the legislature continues to decrease and as enrollments in Alpine School District continue to increase, the role Early pregnancy class begins A four-week series of early pregnancy classes designed to answer questions about health, relationships, and health care during your pregnancy pregnan-cy will begin Thursday, May 21, at 7: 30 p.m. These classes are open to anyone anticipating a pregnancy, or within the first five months of pregnancy. The classes will be taught by a midwife mid-wife and certified childbirth educator. There will be a $5 charge for materials. For information call 373-1834. during recent years is the increased emphasis placed on federal social programs during the past decade and a half. For the most part, Utah does not participate in these federal social programs to the same extent as many of the other states. The study also shows that Utah's share of the taxes required to pay for federal spending programs has been rising during recent years. In other words, Utah residents are paying a proportionately higher share of federal taxes, but are receiving back a proportionately smaller share of the federal expenditures dollar. Federal expenditures during 1986 were equal to $3,304 per capita in Utah, compared with $3,392 per capita in the U.S. as a whole. Wing Enterprises Successful in Federal Protest Wing Enterprises of Springville, manufacturer of Little Lit-tle Giant Ladders, has successfully successful-ly protested the federal government govern-ment in a contract action that should eventually mean up to $1.5 million in sales to the Defense Construction Con-struction Supply Center. In the original bid, the government approved ap-proved the purchase of inferior ladders that did not meet the design and manufacturing specifications required by the military. Orem-Geneva Times- RieHowflitMfiinFftr i Mill jtviMin M i ar r-A wr wvvajui Sswi va ir....r7-roi i of the Alpine School District Foundation Founda-tion becomes increasingly important. Sponsorship of this Pageant of the Arts benefit is only one of several major ma-jor fundraisers undertaken by the Foundation this year. John Laing named manager ACERC department at BYU John C. Laing, a resident of Orem the past few months, has been appointed ap-pointed manager of the Advanced Combustion Engineering Research Center (ACERC) at Brigham Young University. L. Douglas Smoot, dean of the College of Engineering and Technology at BYU, said the appointment appoint-ment became effective May 1. ACERC is one of 13 centers funded fund-ed by the National Science Foundation Founda-tion to boost U.S. knowledge in engineering. It was established in 1986 as a joint BYU-University of Utah project with a five-year grant of $9.7 million from the NSF. Laing is responsible for administering ad-ministering ACERC's NSF grant along with a similar amount of funding fun-ding from BYU, the U of U, the State of Utah and private industry. He also hosts visitors to ACERC, organizes conferences and industrial review meetings, acts as liaison with industrial in-dustrial associates, procures computer com-puter and scientific equipment, oversees publications, and manages the administrative office and staff. ACERC is the only NSF-supported NSF-supported combustion research center in the nation. Its purpose, according ac-cording to Smoot, is to develop and implement in U.S. industry advanced advanc-ed computer-aided design methods for combustion systems. The focus of its research is on clean and efficient use of low-grade fuels such as coal. In March, the center moved into new facilities in the basement of the Crabtree Technology Building, which houses the aiministrative offices and the Combustion Computations Laboratory, featuring the Convex CI Mini Supercomputer, one of the most powerful computers in Utah. Laing joined the BYU staff last September as administrative assistant assis-tant in the newly organized research center. He earned his bachelor's degree in genealogy technology with minors in German and Latin at BYU in 1971. He has completed all the course work for a master's degree in classical languages and is now writing the thesis. From 1971 to 1984 he was a regional manager for field operations and micrographics with the Genealogical Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In that position, he negotiated with government officials and managed the church's records-gathering records-gathering program in several parts of the world. Before going to BYU, he was administrative ad-ministrative vice president of Chroma International, a franchiser of personal appearance consulting systems. Citizen Center is A-OK I appreciate the friendship program pro-gram in operation at the Orem Senior Citizens Center. My parents, Stanley and Alice Cox enjoyed the meals and companionship there with fine people. My mother was grateful for th father that gave him a nice meal and relief for her to not to have to prepare it. She enjoyed volunteering to help serve the meals. Even though dad talked very little lit-tle with others, he really enjoyed and looked forward to the daily trip to the Center to eat and put on his best social -Wednesday May 13, 1987 Page 2 by Barry McWllliams 4(ieseooosize moons' benefits Tickets may be obtained at the of fice of any Alpine School District elementary and secondary schools or by calling Debbie Baird at 756-8450. Plan to attend this outstanding event and help our schools at the same time. JOHN C. LAING He is married to Susan Tate, formerly of Provo, and they have three children. The family lived in Bountiful for 17 years. He served a mission to southern Germany and is now Young Men's president in the Orem 40th Ward. His wife received bachelor's and master's degrees in English from BYU. The Laings are neighbors to his parents, Bill and Grace Laing, who have lived in Orem since 1964. Utah Valley BP W to sponsor career seminar "Career Choices"is the topic of a free career seminar at noon Thursday, Thur-sday, May 21 at Firenze's Restaurant (formerly Annie's), 150 South University Avenue in Provo. Hollie Tilson, instruction and counselor at the Center for Personal and Career Development at Utah Valley Community College, will be the featured speaker. Uthat Valley Business and Professional Women are sponsors of the seminar . Anyone interested is invited to attend and may obtain additional information in-formation from LaRae Bunting, 226-7408. 226-7408. behavior when he was around others. On Saturday and Sunday when he didn't go to the Senior Citizens Center, we could tell his behavior was different. He didn't get as much exercise. On the days he went to eat at the Senior Citizens Center he was nicer to be around. The children of Stanley and Alice Cox want to thank the people running the Senior Citizens Center for having the program for Senior Citizens available, and for the help and good it does those who participate. Thank you Orem City Manager Daryl Berlin and Mayor Blaine Willes for supporting the Senior Citizens Center. Sincerely, Louise Harmon 538 East 600 North Orem, Utah i. |