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Show )R;.i5-Geneva Times Wednesday, April 10, 1991 Page 12 Orem City Library: The fulfillment and the dream 1 J Mr I rnH n toMi 111 I jr J. Richard Beeaon, Director of the Orem Public Library, ii making plana for the local observance of National Library Week which begin! on Sunday. Thii will be the 16th year he has directed the National Library Week observance in the City of Orem. By Clyde E. Weeks Managing Editor The retirement of Mrs. Ber-nice Ber-nice B. Cox as Director of the Orem City Library on December 31, 1975, marked the end of an era at the library. When she started as Orem Librarian 21 years earlier, part of her duties included typing letters for other city departments and answering complaints about stray dogs. During her service, the library grew from one room in the old city hall to one of the finest library facilities in the state with 16,000 square-feet of floor space and several departments. A new era began January 1, 1976, when John Richard Beeson became the Library Director, taking on the challenge of a growing grow-ing populace which was expanding expand-ing the use of the library every year. WELL EXPERIENCED Dick Beeson came to the position posi-tion with a wealth of experience. He had been the General Reference Refer-ence Librarian at Brigham Young University since 1972, and was currently the Art and Language Librarian. Since 1973, he had served as Assistant Editor and Book Review Editor of Utah Libraries. He has also taught Humanities 101 and lectured occasionally oc-casionally on public library administration ad-ministration and reference in the BYU Graduate Library School and Library Technician program. Beeson received his B.A. Degree De-gree in Humanities from BYU in May, 1969, and his Master of Library Science Degree in 1971. While working on his MLS Degree, De-gree, he served as a teaching as-sistant as-sistant in Humanities and Library Science. From 1971 to 1972 he was the Director of Anacortes Public Library in Washington, where he initiated the art print collection, "Mini Libraries," weekly film and paperback outreach programs to nursinghomes, weekly local radio spots on library "happenings." He strengthened a new Friend of the Library program with book auctions, auc-tions, evening poetry readings in the library, and lectured to all service groups. Lindon to join Orem in improving 1600 North By Jeanne Thayne City Editor City of Orem and City of Lindon Lin-don are joining forces to improve 1600 North Street from 1050 West to 1-15. Plans presented last Tuesday were approved by City Council 5-1. The adopted plan calls for general asphalt pavement 50 feet wide with Orem's half of the street being 25 feet extending from the lip of gutter on the south to the center of 1600 North Street. Lindon shall construct improvements improve-ments on the north side of the street. Sidewalk, curb and gutter combination, com-bination, 6 feet wide, shall be constructed con-structed from 1050 West to 1200 Short closure on 1-15 in Provo on Sunday The Utah Department of Transportation advises motorists that both northbound and southbound south-bound 1-15 and the west 1-15 frontage road in the Provo area will be totally closed for approximately ap-proximately 15 minutes on Sunday Sun-day morning, April 14, beginning at approximately 7:00 a.m. The interstate will be closed between the Mountain Springs Interchange Inter-change in Springville (Exit 265) 1 r d the University Avenue Interchange Inter-change in Provo (Exit 266). Utah Power & Light Company Com-pany will be changing some high-t-nnion power lines which cross v:r Interstate 15 in that area, I-'-' i);iil.;il.ing the short closure. CIVIC WORKER Beeson also initiated bibliographic bibliog-raphic research and preparation services for all city department heads and city councilmen of current cur-rent literature in their areas of expertise. He was also a member of Kiwanis Internationa, The Anacortes Arts and Crafts Festival Fes-tival Board of Directors, and the Anacortes Ministerial Society. He was born January 16, 1942, in North Platte, Nebraska, and has lived in several states. He graduated from high school in Fairbury, Nebraska, and then came to BYU for a year before joining the Navy where he served as a Percussion instructor at the Navy School of Music, Washington, D.C. in 1962-63. He was honorably discharged June, 1966, after serving as a Navy musician in Naples, Italy. A year later, he married Gaylene Gunn of Bellingham, Washington. She is a musician and is also interested in library work. The Beesons are active members of the IDS Church in Orem and parents of four sons and one daughter. 15 YEARS OF SERVICE Looking back on his 15 years as Director of the Orem Public Library, Beeson has a lot of praise for city officials who saw the vision of what the library could become. "Mayors Crawford, Mangum, Squire and Willes and their City Councils are not small-town Philistines. Yes, they know how to stretch a buck, but they also stretched their imaginations into Orem's future." Served by an unusually competent com-petent help at the Library, Beeson said, "A lot of staff members, mem-bers, mostly women, gave more than their time to the Orem Public Library-services beyond the paycheck-energies, enthusiasm en-thusiasm and commitment without price." PRAISES VOLUNTEERS Beeson also had glowing words for "volunteers of every sort who have served the Library without any pay, other than the satisfaction they received. The West (400 West in Lindon) along the south side of the roadway. Curb and gutter only, 2 feet wide, shall be constructed from 1200 West to 1-15 along the south side of the roadway. While all council members were in agreement to work with Lindon in improving the street, controversy arose over a signal requested by SoftCopy at the intersection in-tersection at 1600 North and 1200 West, which accesses their new facility now under construction. construc-tion. According to city traffic engineers, en-gineers, the intersection does not Health information A 1991 color calendar featuring featur-ing health information for older adults is available free from Utah Valley Regional Medical Center, American Fork Hospital and Orem Community Hospital. The 1991 Senior Health Calendar includes monthly health topics and weekly health tips of special interest to seniors. Aluminum Cans 3D)Cab- Wa Hmmt Ctvipttltorf RECYCLING PAYSI RATllAL 126 N. 1330 W., OREM 783 Sat 0-1 Orem Public Library has more volunteers, serving now, than ever before, and in more ways." Dick Beeson says over 1,200 people enter the Or Public Library every day. "Our patrons are ..ring the library nearly to death," he says. "In 15 years our book circulation has gone from 300,000 per year to 800,000-an increase of 270 percent." per-cent." Speaking of the services available avail-able at the Orem Library, Beeson says its self-funded media collec tion is the most significant, easi ly-accessed collection in the state--including libraries of any size or type. "The Orem Public Library's Dynix computerized cataloging, acquisitions, and public access system, along with the highest quality of staff technical services work, have given citizens their money's worth, and then some." SHARED READING PROGRAM Beeson says the Orem Public Library's "Shared Reading Program" Pro-gram" is uniquely Orem's. "We feel it should be a pattern for all reading programs." The quantity and quality of collections, collection development, develop-ment, and the technical support of those collections is getting steadily better, Beeson says. "A library's books are its heart. If you don't have a good collection that is well -catalogued, people stop coming in." Lauding an exciting development develop-ment at the envy of every library in the state. They have created, at the expense of their personal talents, energies and money, The Timpanogos Storytelling Festival,' Fes-tival,' a festival that in its very first year gained well-deserved national praise. All the proceeds from the Festival go to the Orem Public Library childrens'library." NEXT 15 YEARS Beeson believes his next 15 years at the Orem Public Library will be the most exciting and rewarding time, yet. "I believe the current Orem Public Lit rary staff, "New Friends," volunteers, and Library Advisory Commission to be wonderful traveling companions, as we sail off into the next 15 years. The journey will be very exciting: a new childrens' library, greater access to information through CD ROM technology, and the continuing Timpanogos Storytelling Festival which will not only bless the Library, but will also add a great deal of class to Orem's sense of place." Back in 1946, Mayor J.W. Gillman told me: "Yes, Clyde, Orem needs a library." The story of that library's growth and development over the past 45 years has been one of people with a need and a vision-a need to read about the wonders of the world, and the vision to share its fulfillment with generations yet unborn. warrant a light signal at this time. A motion was approved to add a resolution that states that Orem does not object to a signal light at the intersection provided that city funds are not used. Councilman Keith Hunt voted against the resolution. He suggested sug-gested a change in the wording that would allow SoftCopy to pay for a light now or wait until traffic warrants a light and City of Orem will pay for it then. Other council members did not approve that change. City Manager Darvl Berlin said Lindon already had been approached ap-proached and was not interested in sharing costs of the light A complete light signal would cost approximately $70,000. Infrastructure In-frastructure alone would cost approximately ap-proximately $35,000. ir OS m 24-HOUR EMERGENCY CENTER Orem Community Hospital 331 North 400 West IT An Intermountain Health Care Facility Recycling centers now open in Recycling centers in the shape of 45-foot semi trailers have now been located throughout Orem. Cost of the centers is alleviated by sponsoring service organizations. Operating hours and locations are announced the City Recycling Commission: SMITH'S PARKING LOT Approximately 50 East Center. Cen-ter. Open Tuesdays, 1-5 p.m. and Saturdays, 1-5 p.m. Sponsored by Golden K Kiwanis. OREM HIGH SCHOOL 300 South 400 East (southeast corner of parking lot). Open Wednesdays, 3-5 p.m. and Saturdays, 12-2 p.m. Sponsored by High School Student Volunteers. Volun-teers. HILLCRESTPARK 680 East 1400 South. Open Thursdays, 3-6 p.m. and Saturdays, Satur-days, 9-12 p.m. Sponsoring group to be announced later. Another recycling center will be located later at Corbet Trailer Sales at 450 West 1600 North. Opening dates and hours will be announced later. Citizens are asked to deposit recyclable materials at these locations only during their normal nor-mal operating hours. ITEMS TO RECYCLE The following list indicates what materials the recycling trailers will accept, along with in- SDA to Sponsor Stop Smoking Seminar Provo Seventh-day Adven-tists Adven-tists will sponsor a Stop Smoking Seminar April 21-25, at 7 p.m. each evening, in the Smith Clinic, 1055 North 300 W., Suite 205, Provo. ' An initial fee of $35 will be charged, however $5 will be refunded each of the five nights. An optional charge of $25 will cover a blood test. 'Tobacco is two and one-half times more addictive than heroin," Dr. Charles Smith, coordinator coor-dinator of the seminar, said. "In addition to the harmful effects on a person's health, more and more people are concerned about "the effects of secondary smoke on their spouse and children." The initial five-day program .will continue with weekly and monthly follow up meetings in April and May. The "buddy system" sys-tem" is used to provide additional follow up support. "Many people are concerned about weight gain if they do quit smoking," Smith said. "We provide pro-vide information about exercise, weight control, and diet modification modifica-tion that will minimize weight gain and help with stopping smoking." Pre.registration will be required. re-quired. For registration or more information please call the Smith Clinic, 379-7077. BYU bans skateboards, rollerblades Brigham Young University Police are reminding students and Provo residents that skateboarding and rollerblading are not allowed on campus. Capt. Michael Harroun said the university prohibits these activities ac-tivities because of concerns about safety and liability. "Some juveniles and parents have complained that they were not aware that the activity was prohibited," Harroun said, "so we want to make them aware." structions for appropriately preparing them. Any recyclable materials which are not prepared according to these, instructions, will not be accepted. No other materials can be accepted at these recycling sites. NEWSPAPERS should be dropped off in loose stacks. Citizens should be prepared to remove newspapers from brown paper sacks, plastic bags, boxes, or other containers, and remove any string or rope which may have been used to bundle the newspapers, when they dposit them. All inserts which come with the newspaper can remain with the newspaper. MAGAZINES are accepted; however, recycling centers will not accept large department store catalogues or books. PLASTIC MILK BOTTLES, TWO-LITER SODA POP BOT-TLES, BOT-TLES, DISHWASHER DETERGENT DETER-GENT BOTTLES, and LAUNDRY DETERGENT BOTTLES are accepted. ac-cepted. All bottles must be rinsed and their lids must be removed. Labels do not have to be removed. GLASS BOTTLES AND JARS are accepted. The recycling centers have separate containers for clear glass, brown glass, and green and other colors of glass. All bottles and jars must be rinsed and their lids removed. Labels do Police Sargent Gerald Nielsen receives Employee of the Quarter award from Mayor Blaine Willes. Police officer receives "employee" award By Jeanne Thayne City Editor Sargent Gerald Nielsen of the Orem Department of Public Safety was honored last Tuesday to receive the Employee of the Second Quarter of 1991 award. A plaque as well as a cash award was presented by Mayor Blaine Willes. Nielsen's peers describe him as well-liked and appreciated by all the people he works for and with. "He has a positive, caring attitude that comes across as he deals with people," his nomination nomina-tion said. As a police officer his duties cover a wide range. In addition to his regular case load, he reports daily to the media as a public relations officer and also keeps the Director of the ODPS appraised ap-praised of police and fire activities. ac-tivities. "Even though he has many activities ac-tivities to keep him busy, he is Microwave All Makes No Charge For We Mend 1735 So. uirem not have to be removed. ALUMINUM BEVERAGE CANS are accepted. Other grades of aluminum including pie tins, aluminum foil, etc., will not be accepted. COMPUTER PAPER is accepted ac-cepted separate from other paper. This only includes striped ledger paper, and white bond paper which still has the tractor edges. WHITE LEDGER PAPER AND WHITE BOND PAPER are accepted. This only includes striped ledger paper, and white bond paper which still has the tractor edges. WHITE LEDGER PAPER AND WHITE BOND PAPER are accepted. Other types of paper including in-cluding colored paper, 'Post It" note paper, "junk mail" flyers and envelopes, etc., will not be accepted. ac-cepted. CARDBOARD cannot be deposit by the recycling trailers. The City of Orem Recycling Commission thanks the citizens of Orem and Utah County for their interest and participation in this program. With everyone's cooperation in following these guidelines, recycling will be successful suc-cessful and this program will be able to expand, says Mayor S. Blaine Willes. For more information regarding regard-ing recycling, call 224-7118. never too busy to help a citizen or a fellow worker," say his associates. as-sociates. He receives some friendly friend-ly ribbing from his co-workers about the many telephone calls he receives, but that only indicates the service he gives to others and their continued trust that he will provide service to them again. One of Nielsen's favorite duties is the Sub-for-Santa program pro-gram sponsored the city. Although Al-though it requires a lot of effort, Nielsen feels the rewards are worth it. Nielsen sets a good example for all employees as he exemplifies the City's motto: "We Give People Their Money's Worth and Then Some." He is willing, eager and resourceful in doing his job. The officer was praised for his positive attitude and cheerfulness cheerful-ness in whatever he does. His fellow fel-low employees agree that Nielsen is a "team player" and willing to give freely of his time and talents. Servicing Estimate with this ad Everything Under the Moon THE MENDING SHED State St Orem 225-8012 |