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Show Orem-Geneva Times Wednesday, June 14, 1989 Page 8 400 East to By Jeanne Thayne Twelve homes will be affected by the city council's decision to widen 400 East street to 50 feet. At least two of these homes will bs seriously affected, council members said Tuesday. Councilman Kelvin Clayton opposed the council's motion saying he would rather limit the widening process to 44 feet because be-cause of its impact on the homeowners. He said the added width will increase speed along the residential street like it has on 800 East. He uuggested a discussion dis-cussion of the speed limit be included in-cluded in the motion. Council member Joyce Johnson posed the motion to increase in-crease the wide to the full 50 feet as recommended by the Public 'orks Department. She also re Obituaries 1 . . r Samuel K. Fenton Samuel K Fenton, 50, of Orem died Saturday, June 10, 1989,atUtah Valley Regional Medical Center in Provo. He was born Nov. 14, 1938 in American Fork, a son of Thomas Fenton Fen-ton and Beth Kirk Fenton. He married mar-ried Margie Croft Brown, May 25, 1962 in Pleasant Grove. He was raised and attended schools in Pleasant Grove. He worked as a dry wall finisher. He served in the National Guard. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, fly tying, and art work. Survivors include his wife of Orem; five sons and two daughters: Todd K. Fenton, Shawn Fenton, both of Provo; Ricky Brown, Kent, Wash.; Kelly Brown, Orem; Kerry Brown, Provo; Sherese Mann, Huntington; Richelle Stone, Salem; 18 grandchildren; his stepfather, Georgo McNees of Orem; three brothers and one sister: Darrell Fenton, Longmont, Colo.; Thomas Fenton, St. George; Joel Fenton, Georgia Scott, both of Salt Lake City. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, and two grandchildren. Funeral will be Wednesday, 2 p.m. in the Sundbcrg-Olpin Mortuary, Mor-tuary, 495 S. State in Orem. Friends may call at the mortuary one hour prior to the service Wednesday. Burial will be in the Orem City Cemetery. Corey La Rose Corey Edward La Rose, 23, of Orem, died at his home Sunday, June 4, 1989, of pneumonia complicated by muscular dystrophy. He was born Sept. 1, 1965, in Salinas, Calif., the son of Ernest and Yvonne Estrada. He was later adopted by his stepfather, Joseph Nieznanski. He graduated early from North Salinas High School and went on to get his A.A. Degree from Harthcll Community College. He was attending attend-ing Brigham Young University with plans to attend law school in a year or two. While he was working at Scars, he was voted Employee of the Year. He was a member of the LDS Church. Funeral service was in Salinas, California. Berg Mortuary Services 373-1811 Marie Harrison Funeral services were held last Thursday in the Edgemont 9th Ward Chapel, Provo. Interment Price City Cemetery. Florence Harmer Frandsen Funeral services were held Saturday Satur-day at the Berg Mortuary of Provo. Interment Provo City Cemetery. Apha Murdock Stewart Funeral services were held Saturday Satur-day in the Berg Mortuary of Provo. Interment Provo City Cemetery. Erna Heber Immerthal Funeral services were held Friday at the Berg Mortuary of Provo. Interment Provo City Cemetery. Willard Duane Burge, Sr. Funeral services were held Saturday Satur-day at the Berg Mortuary of Provo. Interment East Lawn Memorial Hills. Blenda Johnson Graveside services were held Monday in the Monroe City Cemetery. r r be widened quested the 4-way stop be placed on a future council agenda for discussion. dis-cussion. She said she lives on a street that was widened and while it seemed very objectionable objec-tionable to the neighborhood residents resi-dents when it was first proposed, they are now very pleased with the 50 foot width. Former council member Stella Stel-la Welsh said she lives on a "mess" and wishes the city could make 10th East wide enough for current traffic. She urged the council to approved 50 feet for 400 East. The proposal was discussed at two previous meetings but was continued until more council members could become familiar with the area. The motion passed 5-1. Ralph Owen Brown, Ralph Owen Brown, 61, Orem, died Thursday, June 8, 1989 of complications com-plications following surgery. He was born Feb. 26, 1928 in Weiser, Idaho to Scott B. and Edith Hill Brown. He married Jackie Far-nes, Far-nes, April 13, 1951 in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. He was raised and educated in Boise, Idaho. At age 18 he enlisted in the U.S. Army Cavalry and 3pent two years in the Occupational Forces in Tokyo, Japan. He served a mission for the LDS Church in the Eastern Canadian Mission and upon his release, returned to BYU for 8 years, receiving his master's degree in church history. He taught Seminary in Idaho Falls for 3 years in the Church Seminary System. ; During the summers he owned and operated a lumber mill in northern north-ern British Columbia, Canada. In 1962 he returned to BYU and worked 3 years on his doctorate. He was the fou nder and developer of University Mall in Orem with the Woodbury Corp. He was a vice president of Wasatch Bank, and involved in commercial com-mercial projects in St. George, Castledale, American Fork and Blackfoot and Twin Falls, Idaho. He was one of the owners of Southgatc Golf Course & Plaza in St. George, and had various other business affiliations. af-filiations. Ho was an active membor of the LDS Church. He was a gifted teacher and served in many teaching positions. posi-tions. He served on the high council of the Sharon Stake, and as a member of a stake presidency at BYU. He served for two years as an ordinance worker in the Provo LDS Temple. He is survived by his wife of Orem; three sons and two daughters, Gary M. Brown, Larry S. Brown, and Vonda Kay Cannon, all of Orem; Steve R. Brown, St. George; Mrs. Ed (Jackie Lynn) Sawaya, Ogdcn; 24 grandchildren; three brothers and two sisters, Kenneth Brown, Pinehurst, Texas; Ellsworth Brown, Bcaverton, Ore.; LcGrandc Brown, Boise, Idaho; Mrs. Ron (Helen) Larson, Lar-son, Brigham City; Mrs. Richard (Lois) Gallaway, on an LDS mission in New Zealand. Preceded in death by an infantson, a brother, Lloyd Brown, and sister, Judy Gwilliam. Funeral was held Tuesday, June 13, in the Orem 108th Ward Chapel. Burial in Orem City Cemetery. Dennis Cowden Dennis Mahlon Cowden, 40, of Spanish Fork, died Wednesday, June 7, 1989 in Utah Valley Regional Medical Medi-cal Center of cancer. He was born Aug. 24, 1948 i n New London, Conn., the son of Glenn Wesley Wes-ley and Annette Juno McLaughlin. He married Darlenc Burch, Sept. 25, 1981 in the Manti LDS Temple. Survivors include his wife of Spanish Fork; three sons and one daughter, Kimbcrly Juno Cowden, Orem; Shaun Murray Cowden; Robert William Cowden; Glenn Wesley Wes-ley Cowden III, all of Spanish Fork. Service was Monday in Spanish Fork. Burial in the, Spanish Fork City Cemetery with military rites by the Spanish Fork American Legion. Willard Burge Willard Duane Burge Sr., 69, died Wednesday, June 7, 1989 in Sandy of complications of emphysema. He was born Doc. 8, 1919 in Cave City, Ark., a son of William Rufus and Nancy Ann Portcrficld Burge. He married Ina Scott, Nov. 15, 1940 in Provo. She died May 27, 1966. He married Faye Simpson, Aug. 15, 1969 in Midway. Ho is survived by his wife of Provo, two sons and four daughters, three step-sons and three stepdaughters step-daughters including Louis Simpson, Lamar Simpson, Mrs.' Norman (Marilyn) Fulton, Mrs. Lynn (Diane) Bunker, all of Orem. Funeral was Saturday at Provo. Burial in Eastlawn Memorial Hills, Provo. Military rites accorded by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, District Dis-trict 4. WmA Ill mm Jk City buys ground for Northridge Park By Jeanne Thayne Orem City Council authorized Mayor Blaine Willes to execute separate agreements between the City of Orem and Floyd Go wans and David Baxter for purchase of 5.394 acres to construct the Northridge Park. Total purchase price is $337.20 for 4.27 acres from Gowans and 1.124 acres from Baxter. Stewart Cowley, assistant assis-tant director Public Works, said the acreage included a road at 1750 North which will be extended ex-tended across the north side of the park. Stewart said the City will seek grants to complete construction con-struction of the park. Funds are Myra Faye Ostler Myra Faye Ostler, 31, of Orem, died Saturday, June 10, 1989 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born Feb. 8, 1958 in Bur-ley, Bur-ley, a daughter of Wendell Albert and Faye Broderick Gibby. She married Brad Ostler, April 10, 198 1 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She lived in View, Idaho until she was 10, then her family moved to Orem. She graduated from Orem High School in 1976. She graduated from BYU with a bachelor's degree in elementary education. She was a sales representative for L'Oreal. She enjoyed art, cooking, sewing, collecting antiques and caring for her precious children. She was an active member of the LDS Church and served in many positions, posi-tions, including Primary and Sunday School teacher. She also served in the Relief Society and Primary presidencies. presiden-cies. Survivors include her husband of Orem, four sons and one daughter, Trent, Graden, Weston, Race and Jennica, all of Orem; her father, currently cur-rently serving an LDS mission in Argentina; Ar-gentina; one brother and five sisters, Dr. Wendell A. Gibby, Mapleton; Mrs. Dennis (Lark) Cambridge, Mrs. Bruce (Jill) Spurgiesz, both of Denver, Den-ver, Colo.; Mrs. Gren (Lora) Nelson, Mrs. Kay (Wendy) Jex, both of Orem; Mrs. Ryan (Becky) Parr, West Jordan. Jor-dan. Preceded in death by her mother and 2 sisters. Funeral will be Wednesday at noon in the 68th Ward Chapel, 400 E. 400 N., Orem. Friends may call Wednesday Wed-nesday one hour prior to the service at the ward chapel. Burial in the Orem City Cemetery. Roy Barraclough Roy Bytheway Barraclough, 73, died Sunday, June 4, 1989, at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City of heart failure after a prolonged illness. HewasbornFeb. 27, 1916, in Salt Lake City, tao Harold F. and Rebecca Bytheway Barraclough. He married Magdcline Meta Demke, June 5, 1940 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Survivors include his wife of Salt Lake City, two sons and two daughters including Roy E. Barraclough Bar-raclough of Orem. Funeral was last Thursday at the Millcreck 6th Ward LDS Chapel. Burial was in Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Blenda Johnson Blenda Deline Johnson, 79, of Orem, died Thursday, June 8, 1989, after a lingering illness. She was born March 5, 1910 in Monroe, to Edward Karl Bredsguard and Anna Laura Hicks. She married Ernest Johnson, April 8, 1929in Richfield. Rich-field. Their marriage was solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple, July 10, 1976. He died. She was a cashier at UVCC, Provo Campus, for many years. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and had served in many positions, posi-tions, including Primary, Relief Society, and as a tern pic worker in the Provo LDS Temple. She is survived by two sons, Gary B. Johnson, Garland; E. K Johnson, Orem; four grandchildren; two brothers. She was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother. Graveside services held Monday in Monroe Cemetery. Spencer Nace Spencer Loo Nace, 2-month-old infant son of Dennis Loo and Teresa Monson Nace, died Tuesday, June 6, 1989 at his home. Ho was born March 16, 1989 in Provo. Survivors include his parents of Orem; grandparents: Kent and DcAnn Monson, Provo; Cathy Lindsay, Orem; DcnnisLcc Nace, San Antonio, Texas; great-grandparents, Ken and LaVon Holmes, Las Vegas, Ncv.; Francis and Lola Monson, Orem; Joan Wcndt, San Antonio, Texas; Harold and Fran Nace, Richfield, Rich-field, Pcnn; Marvin Wondt, Florida. Graveside service was Friday at Orem City Cemetery. 1 Dr. Kenneth Perry Dr. Kenneth I. Perry, 60, of Marina Del Rcy, Calif., died Monday, June 5, 1989 at his home from a lingering illness. He was born March 2, 1929 in Salt Lake City, to Ivan and Hannah Laurie Hair Perry. Survivors include his father, Orcmj one sister and one brother, Mrs. Larry C. (LaDawn) Rawlings, Moroni; J.C. Glado Perry, Salt Lake City. Memorial service was Saturday at Santa Monica Calif. Burial at Los Angeles National Cemetery (Sawtclle). appropriated in this year's budget t for the purchase. A neighborhood committee previously approved the site plan and already has presented a park design to the city council. Public hearings Three Public Hearings were set for the near future for various development proposals in Orem. A proposal to establish a Regional Retail Zone (PC-3) as part of the Strategic Plan for Orem will be heard June 27 at 7:15 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. At that time a plan of action will be discussed involving proposed development south of Center Street and east of State Street. A Hearing July 11 at 7:15 p.m. will concern Vacation of a Public Street, 150 East from Center to 100 South and 100 South Street from 200 East to State Street. AHearingJuly 18at 7:30 p.m. will discuss Master Plan Amendment Amend-ment in order to facilitate a Eroposed zone change from Low lensity Residential to Research and Manufacturing Park in the area North of 800 North between approximately 1100 East and 1300 East. Chamber Women's Division getting down to business Successful women in business and how they get that way will be discussed at the monthly luncheon lunch-eon of the Women's Division of the ProvoOrem Chamber of Commerce Thursday, June 22. The luncheon begins at 11:45 a.m. at the Brick Oven in Provo. Anita Bradford, instructor of general studies at Utah Valley Community College, will be the featured speaker. Everyone is welcome. Please RSVP to Millie Ashby at 375-0983 or the Chamber at 224-3636. Non-residents must pay for library use By Jeanne Thayne If you don't live in Orem, you have to pay the piper to enjoy the services, a new city policy says.: .7 a non-resiaent wno lives in Cedar Hills and owns and rents out two homes in Orem and who also possesses a 'life-time" Orem City library card objected to being told recently that the card would be rescinded in 60 days and all non-residents are now required to pay $25 annually for a library card, according to a new city policy. "I pay property taxes and utilities on those homes, and that includes a Franchise Tax for March of Dimes names bicycle winner An American Fork boy received a bicycle for collecting the' most pledges for the Utah Power & Light WalkAmerica team. Sam Ralphs, 9, entered the March of Dimes WalkAmerica event because of his neighbor, Larry Davenport. Davenport, a UP&L employee, convinced Ralphs to enter the activity by telling him about the bicycle competition. com-petition. Vacation on two Bicycle Utah has announced the publication of the first Bicycle Utah Vacation Guide, a comprehensive guide to bicycling bicy-cling in the state. The planner is the first of its kind in the nation. The new booklet contains 32 pages of information on both road and mountain biking, with route locations, descriptions, lengths and difficulty ratings, as well as helpful maps and photos. Information Infor-mation is broken down by travel Man hurt in house fire Chris Olsen, 1013 W. 1100 N., Orem, was treated for burns Thursday night at Orem Community Com-munity Hospital and released. Investigators said Olsen was cleaning paint from a floor when fumes from the flammable liquid were ignited from a water heater pilot light. A neighbor helped put out the flames. BURGLARY Police investigated a burglary at a doctor's office located in his residence near 800 S. 600 W. Orem. Police said entry was made through an unlocked window and several bottles containing drugs were taken. Police said the physician's daughter heard a noise and saw a red sports car pulling away from the home at the time of the incident. Sheral Schowe. State Executive Director Special Olympics, receives $1,000 from City of Orem Mayor S. Blaine Willes at the kick-off to the Olympics held Thursday. Torch runners ran the 20 miles with others joining in along the way and ended the run at Hardees in Orem where free refreshments were donated. Orem Department of Public Safety sponsors the torch run and were represented by many members of the department depart-ment including Director Ted Peacock and Administrative Services Ser-vices head Jay Barker. The Special Olympics were held Satur day at Brigham Young University. Mike Fenton of ODPS chaired the event. City donates to Special Olympics 'This is one of the best things we do all year," commented Councilman Coun-cilman Keith Hunt as the members mem-bers agreed unanimously and enthusiastically en-thusiastically to donate $1,000 toward Special Olympics. The games were held at the BYU campus cam-pus last weekend. The check was presented to Special Olympic representatives at a special ceremony held Thursday afternoon at Hardees in Orem. Ted Peacock, Director of Public Safety carried the torch Orem," said Richard Dalley. "Therefore I am a city taxpayer and should have the same privileges - as a resident of the v City. . In the past the library did issue free cards to non-residents who paid property tax in Orem. However, Librarian Dick Beeson says "Not all library expenses come from Property Tax. The library operates totally out of the General Fund." He said there are 355 nonresident non-resident cards issued at present. Of these 219 purchase 6-month cards for $13. He said that comes to more than $6,000. Beeson said This sounds like a fairy tale. A young boy wants a bicycle, enters a competition.and wins the prize. There is a difference here though, Sam Ralphs will never be able to ride the bicycle he won. He was born with Cerebral Palsy and is confined to a wheelchair, ralphs won the bicycle for his family to ride. His two brothers and sister also walked in Walk-America. Walk-America. Ralphs, with the help of wheels described in booklet region for easy reference. Other portions of the booklet guide visitors to hotels, restaurants, res-taurants, campgrounds, tour operators and shops which cater to bicyclists. A complete calendar of bicycle events lists everything from criterium races to family fun rides throughout the year. Bicycle Utah is a non-profit organization, formed late in 1988, dedicated to increasing tourism through bicycling. Founders recognized a need to assist the growing number of bicyclists Reclamation issues reminder of hearings The Bureau of Reclamation is reminding interested individuals and organizations that public hearings will be held in June to discuss the draft supplement to the final environmental impact statement for the Diamond Fork System. The system is part of the Bonneville Unit of the Central Utah Project. The hearings will be conducted con-ducted June 20, 1989 at the Red Lion Inn, Salt Lake City, Utah, and on June 21, 1989 at the Holiday Inn, Provo, Utah. Both hearings will run from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Individuals and organizations the final distance along State Street to be present at the ceremony. Ninety-five percent of the contributions con-tributions stay in Utah to help fund training programs for the handicapped including uniforms and equipment. "It all goes to make people feel good about themselves," said Mike Fenton of the Department of Public Safety who presented the request at the council meeting. 25 of these non-residents have property in Orem. "Most of the.-n do have access to other libraries." " Beeson also said that if a non-, icsiueiik tans uj reiuiu a uuun n is harder to track it down. Library use isn't the only ser-' vice that costs a non-resident more than a resident. It costs people more to be buried in the City Cemetery if they are not living in Orem at the time of death. The Fitness Center also charges non-residents more than residents foruseof the recreation facilities. Council members voted 4-3 to uphold the new city policy and to not grandfather in the old cards. friends, neighbors, and family, collected nearly $500. He said the best part of the walk was seeing the inside of the American Fork Fire Station. Ralphs, pushed in 1 " ...1 1 T" a completed the entire 20 kilometer event. Steve Bell, TeamWalk captain cap-tain from UP&L, presented the bicycle to Ralphs. The bicycle was provided in part by Orem Schwinn Cyclery. ; visiting the state. "Bicycling has grown tremendously in the past couple of years," commented Larry Jackstien, who heads up the organization. In 1988 alone, an estimated 50,000 mountain bikers rode Moab's challenging Slickrock Bike Trial. "We felt that' more people would visit Utah to bicycle if they just knew where to go," said Jackstien. Jack-stien. "Bicycle Utah and the vacation vaca-tion guide fill that need. We hope to make Utah the bicycling capital capi-tal of the United States." wishing to present statements and reserve time at the hearing should contact the Bureau of Reclamation, Utah Projects Office, Of-fice, 302 East 1860 South, P.O. Box 51338, Provo, Utah 84605, Attention: UPO-700. Notice should be received by June 19, 1989. Also, those not reserving time will also be allowed to speak following the scheduled presentations. presenta-tions. Further information can also be obtained by calling (801)379-1000 during weekday business hours. Oral comments at the hearing will be limited to 10 minutes. Additional Ad-ditional wr.iten material maybe submitted for the hearing record. |