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Show Postmaster Clyde E. Weeks It was an engraved invitation: "In Honor of Lieutenant Colonel Michael W. Weeks you are cordially invited to attend a RetreatRetirement RetreatRetire-ment Ceremony on Friday, 28 August 1987 at Four O'clock at the Flag Pole, 60th Military Airlift Wing, Travis Air Force Base, California." The invitation was not unexpected. unex-pected. My brother, Mike, had served serv-ed as a flying officer of the United States Air Force since he was 20, and now he was winding up a distinguished distinguish-ed career in the military 29 years later. Would I attend his retirement ceremony? Of course! AMTRAK TICKETS With railroad tickets in hand I cautiously approached the AMTRAK station in Provo where the California Zephyr was scheduled to make a brief passenger stop at 9:30 p.m. Thursday. The train depot which had stood by the railroad tracks for over half a century cen-tury was gone-demolished last year as the railroad's response to continued con-tinued vandalism of the property. In its place was a 10-foot square shack labeled AMTRAK with a door standing open. Inside was one wooden bench and a stool, and a dark light globe for which no switch could be seen. Adjacent to the railroad track two sedans and a pick-up truck were parked in which seveal people were seated. Nine-thirty came and went. No train. Ten o'clock. Ten-thirty. Every night-time sound mimicked the mournful whistle of a train. Eleven o'clock came and went. A young neighborhood boy came by on his bicycle and offered: "Last night's train didn't come until after one o'clock!" Whistling in the dark, I walked up and down the railroad tracks, listening listen-ing to the sounds of the city slowly going go-ing to sleep. Still no train! My thoughts wandered back to other train tracks, other trains in which I traveled travel-ed Europe this summer. NEVER LATE What a transporation system! Thirty days on the trains from Helsinki to Athens, and never a late train! We made many close connections connec-tions traveling from country to country, coun-try, but we never experienced a late train. Even spending one night in the unihabited train depot of a small Italian town was finally concluded by the timely arrival of the morning train promptly at 6:05 a.m. Now, here I was standing nearly alone at a dark and foreboding train stop in Provo, Utah, hoping that the scheduled train would arrivex sometime this year. Finally, at 11:35 p.m. the 9:30 p.m. train sent its shrill whistle through the night to signal its imminent immi-nent arrival. The clang of bells and the chug-chug-chug of the diesel engine approached the train stop, and the cheery cry of a conductor welcomed welcom-ed his three prospective passengers aboard. Seated and comfortable aboard the AMTRAK, I dozed fitfully through the night, hoping that somehow the train would be able to make up the two hours it was late so that I could get to my appointment on time. My arrival time was 2:00 p.m. the next day and the two-hour delay would thwart the purpose of my trip. DINNER ON THE DINER Breakfast in the diner was a pleasant plea-sant experience, and so was lunch. Watching breathtaking scenery go by your window as you eat your food is the best part of the train ride. Two p.m. arrived with more miles to go before arriving at my destination. Three p.m. Four p.m. The SuisunFairfield Station was just ahead. But the retirement ceremony had started at 4 : 00 p.m. ! The AMTRAK train lumbered to a stop at 4:06 p.m. I leaped from the train and looked desperately for a pay telephone to call a taxi. Then, what to my wondering eyes did appear, but a beat-up taxi parked at the end of the park-way. I ran up to the driver and asked him to take me to the flagpole at Travis Air Force Base. He sped away with me inside, even as I heard him report to his dispatcher by radio that he had picked up the passenger for Travis and would proceed in all haste. (irem-C&cneua Strata (USPS 411-700) Published each Wednesday for $8.00 per ye" by the Orem-Geneva Orem-Geneva Times, 546 South State Street, Orem, Utah 84058. Second Class Postage Paid at Orem, Utah 84057. POSTMASTER: ' Send address changes to the Orem-Geneva Tnneo, P. O. Box 65, Orem, Utah 84057. A R K I 1987 ) NO ACCIDENT It was apparent that the taxi's being be-ing at the station had been no accident, acci-dent, but that it had been arragned by my brother when he heard the train was late. We may have fractured some speed limits on the way, but at 4:13 p.m. I arrived at the flagpole which was surrounded by uniformed Air Force men and women in retreat formation. for-mation. I grabbed my luggage and raced to the reviewing stand where I saw and heard the Base Commander intone the words: "We honor here today to-day Lieutenant Colonel Michael W. Weeks whose retirement from the United States Air Force will be effective effec-tive September 1, 1987, after 29 years of outstanding service. On this occasion occa-sion I am pleased to present Col. Weeks with the Distinguished Service Medal. Col. Weeks, we salute you!" And as the band played the Air Force Song, a sleek Air Force airplane flew over the parade ground and dipped its wings in eloquent salute IRS reports taxpayers can appeal audits Taxpayers questioning the outcome out-come of their federal income tax examination have the right to appeal within the Internal Revenue Service, (IRS) or through the courts, or both. According to the IRS, after the tax examination, the first appeals step for a taxpayer is to request an immediate meeting with the examiner's group supervisor. The supervisor may be able to resolve the issue at that point. If no agreement is reached with the supervisor, taxpayers have 30 days to appeal through administrative ad-ministrative channels. An informal conference can be arranged in any of the more than 800 offices throughout the country with a representative of the Regional Director of Appeals, who has authority to settle the case, regardless of dollar amount. Additional information on taxpayers' tax-payers' rights of appeal is available in the free IRS Publication 556, "Examination of Return, Appeal Rights, and Claims for Refund," which can be obtained by calling the IRS toll-free telephone number 1-800-424-FORM. Health care for elderly to be built on new site A Residential Health Care Facility Facili-ty for the Elderly will be constructed in the near future at 1000 South Geneva Road in an R-l-8 (residential) Zone. The conditional use permit for the construction was granted for the Jackman Subdivision last Tuesday. Jackman earlier had received approval ap-proval to construct the facility at 1020 West 600 South but will not be building at that site. Jackman said the health care facility for the elderly will accommodate accom-modate 30 patients, all of whom are ambulatory. The structure will be single story above grade except for the middle section which will have a second floor. One neighbor to the facility spoke against the construction and brought a petition to the council signed by others living in the nearby Springwater Subdivision. Their main concerns included the danger of traffic traf-fic on Geneva Road for the elderly residents of the facility and what would happen to the facility if it were sold. They also feared a possible suit if an elderly resident fell on their property pro-perty while out walking. Councilman Richard Jackson said having the elderly in the neighborhood would be a good opportunity oppor-tunity for young peple to interface with them and to perform services. The manager of the facility promised promis-ed good care of the residents. ILoftfcOPD fe School surplus auction worries local citizen Dear Editor: I would be the happiest and the quietest man around, if things of government in happy valley, were not so disquieting. I have a hard time sleeping at night, until I have put my concerns down on paper. I would like - to express appreciation to our local newspaper editors, for accepting freedom of speech expressions from the citizens. How many of you were aware that the Utah County School District held an auction of surplus equipment equip-ment last month? For some unknown reason the auction was held at the most far our inconvenient location possible. It was held at Ken's Auction Barn on the Benjamin Road, located on the Benjamin-Payson boundary line. Why shouldn't a perfectly legitimate public school auction be held in a convenient populated area, such as the Provo school grounds where the carnival was held, or at the Spencer School on State Street in Orem. I drove out to the auction barn in Benjamin a couple of days before the auction. There was a large amount of new and used equipment on display. New school desks had just been unpacked. un-packed. There were about a dozen 20 inch TV sets. There were about a dozen wide carriage typewriters. A large copy machine, a shoulder carry TV camera, and many other items in good working condition. Does this kind of action by our school districts, build trust and credibility? It makes a person wonder, which pockets the proceeds went into. It has been encouraging to read that Provo and Nebo School Districts, are doing something to reduce Administrator costs, by assigning one principal over two schools. On the other hand, with a 92.5 million dollar budget, the Alpine School District has hired more assistant principals and counselors. The District staff is top heavy. The Superintendent has an administrative assistant for every job description you can mention. Some elements of the education community have been proposing for years, that the Alpine school district be divided, and create a new Orem school district, with a new Superintendent Superin-tendent and another large administrative ad-ministrative district bureaucracy. I contend that we should rather con Red Crosss sponsors Telcare, give classes, volunteers needed For many Utah County residents, the red cross is a familiar symbol, but not may people are famiiar with the services provided. There is much more to the Red Cross than blood drives and first aid. The Central Utah Chapter of the Red Cross is heavily involved in-volved in almost every aspect of life. - One program which the Red cross sponsors is Telecare. People who are home bound and elderly or handicappd can have someone call them every day to make usre they are alright. If the volunteer caller cannot reach the person, then he calls a neighbor or a relative, and gets someone so-meone to check the situation. Another service provided by the Red Cross enables military personnel and their families to communicate in times of family emergencies. Volunteers, using their own telephones and special code numbers, access satellite systems and pass messages concerning family death or severe sickness. This telephone system is helpful in getting the military personnel released for a short time to come home during the family crisis. One service that the Red Cross provides is training on emergency preparedness. According to Kay Downs, executive director, one of the Red Cross's major focuses this season will be preparedness. "Many people in Utah County do not know what to do if an earthquake or a tornado were to hit. They just do not know where to go." The Red Cross staff and volunteers are willing to teach classes on a variety of preparedness topics. In the past they have taught neighborhoods, church, and civic groups. An added incentive is that these seminars are completely free to the public, instruction includes how to make a 72-hour survival kit, where to go during different disasters, and first aid training. According to Downs, the Red Cross will be mere to help in an emergency, but they cannot do it forever. After so long, the people need to survive on their own. This is one reason why the Red Cross emphasizes learning first aid tecniques along with preparedness and storage. The preparedness seminar is available to any group. It is about two hours long, and has an excellent video presentation, with how-to's on many subjects. The Red Cross is currently solidate and restructure a Utah County School District under one administration, no larger than the present Alpine District staff. Utah County encompasses no more than a 50 mile area, which could easily be administrated under one office. The actual supervision of local education is under the direction of each school principal, so there would be no change in that area. A school board member could be elected from each high school district , as a representative represen-tative on the County School Board. We have been cussing the Goyernor and the Legislators for raising taxes, and have been insisting in-sisting that cuts be made in the administration ad-ministration costs of school districts, as well as in all other government entities. en-tities. They need to be looking at all areas where cuts can be made, and we need to be encouraging and supportive. sup-portive. Granted, there are some administrators, who will cut programs which will hurt the people most directly, in order to impress them with their power. It is difficult for some of us to accept change, and there are some of us with a special interest in-terest ulterior motive, who will fight to protect our personal interests, regardless of the soundness, or credibility of the change. When people can step aside and look at things from another view point, then communication, and solutions to problems become easier. There are always two sides to a situation. Take for instance, the education community considers a tax increase, as a positive step, and cuts in administration as negative. See a tax increase, means more salary and benefits, while cuts in administration means loss of opportunities oppor-tunities for advancement, or a status quo situation. While on the other hand, a taxpayer view point registers a tax increase as negative, and administration ad-ministration cuts as positive. See tax increases to government, means more spending for more programs, and a larger bureaucracy. While cuts in administration, means a small bureaucracy, and demonstrates accountability, ac-countability, and use of money where it will do the most good. So as citizen taxpayers, we need to be more cognizant of the happenings hap-penings around us, and register our feelings, hopefully by seeing both sides of an issue, and recognizing when we are being misled. R.L. Wright 1010 North 700 West Orem, Utah 84057 226-0862 seeking volunteers who would be wining win-ing to become trained, and then teach the seminars. One great advantage to volunteering is that while helping others, the volunteer is learning useful things for his own life. Volunteers are also needed to help organize and run the Utilities Assistance program. Volunteers act as case workers and interview those who need help paying their utilities in the winter months. These volunteers will be trained by the Red Cross, and would be greatly appreciated. The Red Cross concentrates on avoiding, preparing for, and coping with emergency situations. Anyone interested in volunteering with any of the programs can call the United Way Volunteer Center at 374-8108. Other volunteer opporttunities include: Care West Orem - looking for volunteers to help with the Geriatric Olympics held on September 11. Family Support Center - needs volunteers to give some love to an abused child. Hospice - needs volunteers willing to spend some time with an elderly or terminally ill person. USDA Surplus commodities available USDA Surplus Commodities are. again available. To receive these you must meet the following requirements: re-quirements: you must be low income and a resident of Utah County; you must have an urgent need for food; you must meet the income guidelines. The commodities will be available at Spanish Fork County Fairgrounds Tennis Court Building, 475 S. Main on September 23 and 24 from 1:30 p.m. to 6 :30 p.m. for per 3Gii living in Orem, Provo, Spanish Fork, Springville, Payson, Mapleton, Salem, Goshen, Springlake, Santa-quin, Santa-quin, Genola and Elberta only. Eligible persons may only pick up their allotments at distribution sites designated for their area of residency. residen-cy. Please bring your social security number and a form of identification which shows name and current address. ad-dress. Please bring a sack in which to carry the commodities. Any questions not answered in this article call Community Com-munity Action at 373-8200. Orem-Geneva Times -Wednesday September 2, 1987 Page 2 Kelvin Clayton seeks Orem City Council post Kelvin C. Clayton, a 36 year resident of Orem, has announced his candidacy for city council. "I've spent most of my life in service and am keenly aware of the needs of this community," says Clayton. He sees the most effective use of citizens is in influencing city council decisions and would like to see more involvement of the community com-munity in reaching these decisions. Clayton is employed with the Utah State Office of Education in Pupil Transportation. A graduate of Lincoln High School, he earned his BS and MS degrees at Brigham Young University and also graduated from Wharten School of Business with a Certified Fleet Management Designation. He taught and coached in Utah schools for 12 years and spent 18 years in administration ad-ministration in Utah, Illinois and Wyoming. He is currently serving as treasurer of the National Associations of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Service, and also is on the board of directors of the Utah Safety Council. For four years he has served as a volunteer giving Utah County planning commission selects rezoning consultant The Utah County Planning Commission has moved one step closer to revising the county's Zoning Ordinance. The Planning Commission Com-mission has selected Dudley and Associates of Orem to do a complete study of the Zoning Ordinance. The last major revision of the ordinance or-dinance was in 1976, so the Commission Com-mission feels it is time to review and update the zoning laws in our county. Because of the complexity and time constraints of the task, the Planning Commission asked for outside consultants con-sultants to submit their proposals. Jeff Mendenhall, Chairman of the planning Commission, reported that they received five proposals which the Planning Commission reviewed. After listening to presentations by each of the companies, the Planning Commission selected Dudley and Associates. All of the proposals gave approximately the same cost estimates, and all of them required 8 to 10 months to conduct the study. The Planning Commission felt that Help available for people with problems in everyday living Therapy is used as a way to understand un-derstand and eventually change problem areas in a person's life. It is different from education or prevention preven-tion in that it focuses on already existing problems that get in the way. The therapy groups at the clinic will be composed of individuals who have "problems in living," or problems that have to do with issues that get in the way of daily functioning. The main tools used in the therapy group include learning communication skills and receiving feedback about the way in which a person interacts with others. Usually this feedback, parallels areas in life that are troubled. For example, an individual may be in the group because he or she is timid in the outside world. The group members will eventually give March of Dimes grants awarded to 3 hospitals The March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation has awarded Utah Valley Regional MEdical Center two grants totaling $22,000 and a third, to be shared by UVRMC, Orem Community Com-munity Hospital, and American Fork Hospital, for $4,803, according to Paul H. Schneiter, director of the Central Utah Health Care Foundation. Foun-dation. One of the UVRMC grants is for $18,000 to continue a program, directed direc-ted by Dr. Stephen Minton, UVRMC Neonatologist, to upgrade perinatal care in the rural community hospitals of southern, eastern, and central Utah. The other grant is for $4,000 to continue the "Parents Together" program of the UVRMC Medical Social Work Department. This program provides education and support to parents who ha ve a child in the UVRMC Kresge Newborn Intensive Inten-sive Nursery. The combined UVRMC, OCH, and AFH, grant is to fund a program to educate Utah County teenagers who are pregnant, and to help them to ( ' '''' KELVIN C. CLAYTON income tax assistance as a public service. Clayton and his wife are parents of four children. One of his sons is in business in Orem. The Claytons reside at 853 East 880 North. Dudley and Associates was the outstanding out-standing choice. Currently this company is in the process of working out a contract with the county. Mendenhall stated that they hope to begin their study in September which will then continue over the next year. During that time, the consultant will meet with the various departments within county government, as well as with the public in public hearings.This will provide an opportunity for concerned parties to voice their input. The consultant is expected to examine all of the aspects and ramifications of the zoning laws throughout the county, and the Planning Plan-ning Commission hopes that at the completion of the study, the Zoning Ordiance will be easier to deal with, easier for the public to read, and hopefully will offer some incentives for various areas. Mendenhall said he didn't expect the study or recommendations recom-mendations would change the whole face of the Zoning Ordinance, but that some changes are needed. that person feedback that the timidity shows up with them as well. They will then engage the person in a process that allows him or her to work on that area. Generally, two co-leaders, co-leaders, psychologists or psychologists-in psychologists-in training, lead the group. They are fairly unstructured so that each jgroup member has the opportunity to shape the group in a helpful manner. The groups at the clinic will be open-ended, meaning as a member feels ready to exit the group he or she will do so, and a new member will enter en-ter an already established group. The therapy groups generally meet once a week for approximately two hours. For registration information please call 378-7759 and set up an intake in-take appointment. Enrollment is limited. 'have safer pregnancies and healthier babies. Word Processing class for genealogists "Word Processing for Genealogists" is one of five free classes to be offered Sept. 13 at the Utah Valley Regional Genealogical Library on the fourth floor of Brigham Young University's Lee Library. . - - The "Word Processing" class will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by "New Name Submission Program" at 10:30 a.m. Afternoon classes include "How to Use the BYU Library" at 2 p.m., "Beginning Research" at 3:30 pjn. and "Netherlands Research" at 5 p.m. On the second and fourth Sundays of each month, the genealogical library is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Free guided tours are available during dur-ing these hours. |