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Show 170 rem By Clyde E. Weeks It takes a rather special kind of person to be the mayor of a town. They have to be selfless, dedicated, concerned, progressive, progres-sive, and willing to put in a great deal of time and energy in trying to solve the problems of a community. com-munity. Prior to 1941, Orem had the status of a Town and was governed by a five-member Board of Trustees, headed by a president presi-dent who also acted as the mayor. Lawrence J. Snow, an early-day early-day Orem merchant, was the first president of the Orem Town Board, serving from 1919 until 1925. With the incorporation of the town, the Snow administration administra-tion immediately set about to sell bonds to finance the construction of a municipal water system, as well as marking and improving streets. On August 6, 1925, Snow resigned as presi dent of the Orem Town Board, and J. W. Gillman, one of the original trustees, succeeded suc-ceeded him a3 president. Gillman served as president for the next six and one-half years, during which time community services were gradually extended, and efforts ef-forts were made to consolidate the town. Winner of the Orem-Geneva TimesOrem Community Hospital New Year Baby contest is Karson Payton, who weighed in at 6 lbs 6 oz. Jan. 1 at 12:27 p.m. Mom and Dad, Robin an Daniel Payton of Provo are pretty excited about the event. Connor still needs convincing that a new brother is a neat thing. At home with grandparents are Amanda, 4, and Kyle, 6. Mr. Payton is employed at Novell. Robin said the birth was quiet and they were surprised to even be in the running so late in the day. The parents and their lucky baby will receive a bounty of gifts from local merchants. iVIayo LAWRENCE J. SNOW . . . First Mayor of Orem GILLMAN ADMINISTRATION During the first Gillman administration, ad-ministration, Orem filed for water rights to Bridal Veil, Lost Creek, and Guard Quarters Springs in Provo Canyon. Ivan J. Burr served as president presi-dent of the Town Board of Trustees Trus-tees from 1932 to 1935. His administration ad-ministration saw the Town of rs s pan STELLA WELSH . . . present Mayor of Orem Orem hard hit by the national Depression, with many citizens finding themselves employed on construction projects administered ad-ministered by the Work Projects Administration (WPA). In 1936 an entire new slate of elected officials took the reins of government in Orem. Emery Me-Kellip Me-Kellip became president of the 72 years Orem Town Board, serving for two years. During his administration, ad-ministration, the Town Board bought a 1.57 acre lot, located at 700 North State Street, with the intentions of building a town hall on it. OREMS FIRST MAYOR B. M. Jolley served as Orem's chief administrative officer from 1938 to 1945. He was elected initially ini-tially as president of the Orem Town Board, but on Feb. 14,1941, Gov. Herbert B. Maw proclaimed -Orem Town to be a City of the Third-Class. This action made Jolley Orem's first mayor, and the trustees became city council members. One of the first acts of the Jolley administration was to purchase pur-chase the 38-acre farm and home of James G. Stratton which had been acquired by the Utah State Banking Department. The transaction trans-action was completed Feb. 28, 1938, for the sale price of $14,000. J. W. Gillman's second administration ad-ministration as mayor extended from 1946 until his death in 1953. During that period, Orem City entered a post-war era of prosperity and growth unparalleled unparal-leled in the history of the city. of growth Conversion of the Geneva Steel Plant from war-time production to peace-time production brought stability to the community, as well as problems of expanding population. During Mayor Gillman's two terms, Orem's first zoning ordinance or-dinance was enacted; natural gas was piped in to heat Orem homes; and a two-million gallon steel reservoir was constructed. Ray E. Loveless, a member of the Orem City Council, was ap UVRMC offers help Women's Therapy Group A women's therapy group ia being offered for women experiencing experienc-ing difficulty with interpersonal relationships as well as other women's issues. An eight week session will begin Mondays 6:30-8 p.m., Jan. 27 through March 16. The sessions will be conducted by Kathy Jenson, Ph.D. and Don Randall, M.Ed. The group will meet at the Center For Counseling and Education, Educa-tion, 465 West 400 North, Orem. Total cost is $120. There will be a 10 percent discount for cash payment up front. For additional information call Sondra at 227-3393 between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Lamaze Childbirth Classes Offered at UVRMC Lamaze childbirth classes are being offered at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center and Orem Community Hospital starting Jan. 13. These classes will be taught by certified instructors on Mondays from 5-7 p.m. This five-week course involves intense training in breathing and relaxation skills, but also covers in-depth information informa-tion about all aspects of labor and delivery. Class size is limited so be sure to register in advance. For additional information and registration call 371-7128. Head Trauma Support Group to Meet The Head Trauma Support Group will be meetingTuesday, Jan. 14, at 7 p.m. in the southwest corner of the rehabilitation gym at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center. Tim and Sharon Muir will discuss how they have coped with the life changing event of quad-riplegia. quad-riplegia. In case of bad weather, the group will be canceled. Please call 371-7756 for more information. Anxiety Group Offered An on-going anxiety group will meet on Tuesdays, Jan. 7, 14, 21, from 7-8 p.m. in Suite 104 of the Physician's Plaza 1055 North 300 West, Provo. This class will address generalized anxiety, panic attacks, soci al anxiety and agoraphobia. Each class will have the following components: com-ponents: a lecture, group therapy and goal settinggoal reinforcement reinforce-ment activity. Martin Bedard, M.Ps. Int., is the group leader. There is a $10 fee per session, but there are discounts for prepayment. For additional addi-tional information call 371-7525. Stress Management Group A stress management group is being offered for anyone suffering from stress overload, anxiety, or chronic pain who want to learn self-regulation skills. Each group member will be exposed to body awareness skills, meditation and psychological methods for managing stress. Classes are held on Wednesdays. The next session will be held Jan. 8, from 7-8:30 p.m. in Suite 104, Physician's Plaza, 1055 North 300 West, Provo. The instructor is Laura Gomez, M.H.Ed., CB. Some of the topics to be addressed include: Survivingin a World of Stress, Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation, Finding the Healer Within, Introduction Introduc-tion to Assertiveness. There is a $40 fee for the four classes, but there are discounts for prepayment For additional information or to reserve your space call 371-7525. 371-7525. Parenting Class to begin in January A parenting class consisting of six sessions will begin Jan. 22 and continue each Wednesday through Feb. 26. These sessions will be held form 7-8:30 p.m. at the Center for Counseling and Education, 465 West 400 North, Orem. Ramona Morris, M.F.T., M.S.W. and Curt Grundy, a clinical psychology doctoral student will be conduction this class. There is no charge and anyone is welcome. For additional information call 227-3393 between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. pointed Mayor of Orem following the death of Mayor Gillman in 1953. He served out the nine months balance of Mayor Gillman's term. CHANGE TO CITY MANAGER The administration of Mayor Loveless concerned itself, among other things, with the desirability of effecting changes in the city administrative machinery. After See 17 Orem Mayors . . . Continued on Page 1 1 v.1 |