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Show Orem-Geneva Times Wednesday. September 8, 1993 Page 4 Hillcrest Elementary School names Artist in Residence Karen De Mauro, a specialist in Dramatic Arts from New York City, is a guest artist at Hillcrest Elementary School, 451 E. 1400 South, Orem, announced Gary Seastrand, Principal. The artist in residence has been a director, performer and Broadway acting coach with over 25 years of experience in schools as an artist in residence, said Seastrand. She has written over 50 original musicals and is the recipient of numerous awards and grants. KAREN it jmhhmh trawl If , Alpine District seeks disabled students The Alpine School District Board of Education and administration ad-ministration are seekingdisabled students who may not be receiving receiv-ing a quality education at the present time. For a variety of reasons, many disabled students may not be enrolled en-rolled in programs and services offered by the district's Special Education Department. If you know of a child (to age 21) who is disabled and not enrolled en-rolled in one of the district's varied educational programs, please contact the Alpine School District Special Education Department at 756-8410. According to Richard Mecham, Director of the districts Special Education Department.it is essential to identify these students stu-dents in order to provide a wide variety of services and programs at early stages in the child's Jay Olsen James Peacock (Jay) Olsen, 72, of Spanish Fork, died Tuesday, Aug. 31, 1993 in Payson Mountain View Hospital of natural causes. He was born March 11, 1921 in Emery, Utah to James Elmer and Eleanor Peacock Olsen. He married Jane Whiting. Survivors include a daughter and ten grandchildren, including Penny Morrell of Orem. Graveside services were held Sept. 3 at the Spanish Fork City Cemetery. FOUR GENERATIONS SERVING YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONE Bishop Edwin D. Olpin Lewis E. Olpin Elwood and The Olpin Family is a Utah tradition that dates back to the era of hand-hewn caskets and slow-stepping black-plumed horses on the dirt road leading from town. For four generations, our family's traditions have been handed down from parents to children. We don't use horses any more, but we still remember the little things Cundberg Jflpin VX MORI MORTUARY Her area of expertise is help-ingyoung help-ingyoung children create original musicals based on themes of their choice. In this residency, the theme will be Utah Pioneers, said Seastrand. De Mauro will teach basic acting ac-ting skills such as focus, motivation, motiva-tion, building character, creating place, pursuing goals and making choices along with improvisation. She will also direct a teacher workshop in drama. DE MAURO development. "Principals, regular classroom class-room teachers, and special education educa-tion personnel are making a sus-, tained effort to establish and guarantee the right of every child' with disabilities ;to an education equal in every way to that' received by children without disability," dis-ability," he said. "This effort has evolved into an education philosophy utilizing a continuum of services designed to offer a number of program options and placement alternatives to disabled dis-abled individuals. But before these services can be provided, these individuals must be located." In-Home Health Care recognizes Employee of the Month Utah County L.P.N. Becky Winn was recognized as In-Home Health Care Employee of the Month. "Because of Becky's willingness will-ingness to take extra visits and help out as needed, she makes other employees' jobs easier. She keeps her charts up to date and is accurate in her documentation. Both the care she provides as a nurse and her paperwork are done in a high quality manner. Becky is completely deserving of this recognition," recog-nition," said Kaye Lynn Wootton, Vice-President of Clinical Services. 4 ,t The 40-hour residency will start September 21 and will culminate cul-minate with a musical production October 6. Parents and friends are invited. An open house is scheduled for Ms. De Mauro immediately im-mediately following the presentation presenta-tion from 3:30 to 4:30. All are invited. The Artist in Education program pro-gram is funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, the Utah Arts Council and Hillcrest Elementary School. For further information about this residence, call Gary Seastrand, Principal, or Jean Ekins, Coordinator, at Hillcrest, 227-8717. Humanities Council to feature insights into Mormon history The Orem Humanities Council Coun-cil will feature Dr. Robert Kent Fielding, long-time resident of Orem, who will present new historical his-torical insights into Utah history on Wednesday, Sept. 8, at 2 p.m. at the home of Clyde and Helen Weeks, 383 E. 100 North, Orem. The Utah Humanities Council is a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Dr. Fielding will discuss his most recent book, THE UNSOLICITED UN-SOLICITED CHRONICLER: AN ACCOUNT OF THE GUNNISON GUN-NISON MASSACRE - ITS CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES. CONSEQUEN-CES. The meeting is open to the public and all interested parties are invited. "Captain John W. Gunnison is practically unknown, even to Utah historians," said Dr. Fielding, Field-ing, "and the Gunnison Massacre is likely to be confused with the Massacre at Mountain Meadow. "Gunnison's book is a classic interpretation of the Mormon movement, based on direct observations obser-vations in 1849-50, when he served as a member of the Stansbury Expedition,1 said Dr: .. Fielding. "After returning to' Washington, Gunnison lectured on his experiences and researched re-searched early Mormon history. He believed the strength of the Mormon movement lay in the binding force of persecution. He advised Federal officials that if the Mormons were left 'severely alone,' and allowed to govern themselves, internal weaknesses would create divisions, responsive to national politics and destroy the Mormon theocracy." Winn graduated from Union High School in Roosevelt, Utah and from Utah Valley Community Com-munity College with an LPN degree. de-gree. She has worked for an Orem family practitioner, Dr. Preston, for Dr. Jones of the Provo Allergy and Asthma Clinic, for Nutri System, Sys-tem, and for Utah Valley Regional Medical Center. She enjoys en-joys dancing, gymnastics, fishing, horseback riding, camping, and swimming. She and her husband live in Orem with their two children. Lujean Olpin Sundberg Kelly and Teri Sundberg like compassion, trust, and reverance, that we might . better serve you and many generations to come, To help you and your loved ones prepare before the need arises, call or write for our free planning guide, Toward Peace of Mind, a gift from our family to yours, We'll be happy to answer any questions you may have. Orem's Only Full-Service Mortuary ''Four generations of our family caring for your family. " 495 South State Street, Orem 225-1530 Foster Grandparent Program: special reason to celebrate Community service from Utah County Foster Grandparents Grand-parents provides an important reason to celebrate National Grandparents Day on September 12. Carol Morrow, executive director of the Utah County Foster Grandparent Program, said Foster Grandparents provide pro-vide approximately 5,000 hours of volunteer service each month to the following Utah County facilities: Provo, Nebo and Alpine School districts', Utah State Developmental Center; Utah State Hospital; Provo Youth Detention and Utah Valley Regional Medical Center (UVRMC). Le Ora Knuteson, 72, from Provo, volunteers five mornings each week at UVRMC Newborn Intensive Care Unite. Knuteson, an eight-year veteran of the program, pro-gram, said some parents can't visit their babies as often as they'd like. When a Foster Grandparent rocks and holds a sick baby, it's a big part in that baby's life. Tve had poor health--four back surgeries-but I keep telling my doctor, "You've got to keep me on my feet in good shape. I've got to keep going with the babies, '"Knuteson said. Lynn Peterson, 70, from Pleasant Grove, volunteers five mornings a week at the Utah State Developmental Center. Peterson, an enthusiastic five-year five-year veteran of the program, says, "If a person feels lonely and doesn't have self-worth, go up there. One of the first things youH hear is 'I love you, Grandpa. 1 missed you, Grandpa. I prayed for you last night, Grandpa.' My kids run anywhere from 38 to 57 years old, but they are still my little kids. One of my kids looks forward to working in a garden Tve planted just for him. f call it his 'magic garden,' and I tell everyone he's the gardener and I'm the helper." Joseph Meyere, 70, from Provo, volunteers five mornings a week at the Youth Detention Center. Meyere, a nine-year veteran of the program, is a firm believer in his work: T wouldn't give up my job at Youth Detention for anything. I'm up every morning shortly before 6 o'clock because I've got lots of popcorn pop-corn to make for the kids. I also correct RAP tests and spend personal per-sonal time with the young children and teenagers. Youth Detention can be a positive experience ex-perience for kids. Two or three of the kids Tve worked with-after they have gotten jobshave called to say thank you for helping them." The Utah Central Foster Grandparent Program is a government govern-ment sponsored program that serves ser-ves children. The program also indirectly in-directly serves low-income senior citizens age 60 or older. The program pro-gram provides senior citizens not only with a small income but also provides rewarding activities and associations that give meaning to their lives. "However, in spite of many positive experiences, we still do not have enough Foster Grandparents to meet all requests," said Morrow. Senior citizens interested in more information can visit or write the Utah County Foster Grandparen office at 100 East Center Street suite 3610, Provo, UT 84606, or call 370-8384. Ik., s ft WiF- 'H'vt L -irMMII tiitwj'"'w' Le Ora Knuteson finds pleasure in rocking intensive care baby. i B ' " - . - J SSSSS? ' ; if"4' 1 lf a G t 11 ' k A r, Joseph Meyere corrects an RAP test. Obituaries Hyrum Dellwin Steele Hyrum Dellwin Steele, 90, died August 28, 1993 at his home in Nephi of natural causes. He was born fan. 8, 1903 in Goshen, Utah to Chester B. and Rosella Pinch Steele. He married Dorothea Marie Olsen. He is survived by seven children including Mrs. Lynn (Donna) Robertson of Orem. Funeral was held Sept. 1 in Nephi. Burial in the Vine bluff Cemetery. Nephi, Utah. Alan E. Croft Alan E. Croft, 45, Provo, died Tuesday, Tues-day, Aug. 31, 1993 at the Utah Valley Regional Medical Center. He was born Sept. 10, 1947 at Provo, a son of Almo Aaron and Nina Mern Mitchell Croft. He married Ruth Lorraine Scott. Survivors include his wife, a stepson, step-son, and his father and stepmother, Elmo and Opal Croft of Orem. Services were held Sept. 4 in Provo. Burial in the Provo City Cemetery. Walter Leroy Tolton Walter Leroy Tolton, 49, of Orem, died Sept. 3, 1993 in an industrial accident in Payson, Utah. He was born Nov. 6, 1943 in American Fork, Utah to Shirley W. and Dorothy Evelyn Gossard. He attended schools in Orem, Lincoln Lin-coln Jr. High School, and Orem High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served for several years. He was employed as an iron worker in construction. con-struction. He is survived by his mother of Orem; four sisters and a brother: Shirlene Aime, Reno, Nev.; Patricia Southwick, and Jana Higley, both of Lehi; Dennis Tolton, Salem; Leeta Clayton, Orem. Services were held Sept. 7 at Pleasant Grove. The family suggested in lieu of flowers, contributions to the Clinical Research Center of the University of Utah. Esther Rosenstein Stengel Esther Rosenstein Stengel, 75, of Pleasant Grove, died peacefully in her sleep Sept. 4, 1993 at her home. She was born Jan. 1, 1918 in Hartford, Conn, to Benjamin and Fannie Kuper Rosenstein. She married mar-ried Abraham Al Stengel in Hartford, Conn. He died April 1, 1962. She is survived by a son and 2 daughters including Sherry Lynn Kuchek of Orem. Services were held Sept. 7 at Pleasant Grove Third Ward. Burial in the Pleasant Grove City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requested contributions to HOSPICE. Jordan Rees Jordan Rees of Provo was born and died on Sept. 1, 1993. Her parents are Howard "Damon" and Gloria Suzan "Suki" Chan Rees. Jordan's mother works at ZCMI in University Mall in Orem and her father is employed at Birrell Bottling in Provo. Jordan is survived by her parents of Provo and grandparents including Mel and Diane Thompson of Orem. Graveside services were held Sept. 4 at the Provo City Cemetery. i i in " ks ftps - Nanette Geist Nanette W. Geist, 3 1, of Orem, died Aug. 31, 1993 in American Fork, Utah after a valiant fight with leukemia. She was born Dec. 2, 1961 in Provo, a daughter of Dyan Johnson Farnworth and stepdaughter of Kim L. Farnworth. She married Alexander Beck Geist Nov. 5, 1988 in Pleasant Grove. Her greatest love in life was her daughters. She also loved animals, camping, and people. She had a great love for life and was very family oriented. She worked as a Certified Medical Assistant at Eastlake Care Center where her loving care and compassion showed in her work. Survivors include her two daughters, Chantel Dawn Anderson and Kimberly Dyan Anderson, both of American Fork; her husband of Orem; her parents of American Fork; one sister and two brothers: Mrs. Randy (Lynn) Crofts, Deny and Jill Farnworth, all of Orem; Gary Farnworth of American Fork. She also is survived by three nephews, Brandon and Ricky Covington and Kolby Farnworth of Orem; her grandmothers: Dolly Johnson, who was her special friend of Provo, and Marie Widdison of West Valley City; many uncles, aunts, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandfather Fred H. Johnson. Funeral services were held Sept. 2 in Orem. Burial in the Eastlawn Memorial Hills Cemetery. Harland Ormsbee Harland Frederick Ormsbee, 75, of Orem, died Sunday, Sept. 5, 1993 in Provo. He was born March 30, 1918 to Ervin Merle and Estha Josephine Browne in Grand Junction, Colorado. He married Dorothy Maria Urban on June 4, 1941 in Grand Junction. They were sealed June 4, 1953 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Together, they had three sons and three daughters: Harland Everett preceded his father in death; James Eugene , Layton; Edward Ed-ward Bruce, Klamath Falls, Oregon; Patty Lou Winks, Heyburn, Idaho; Donna Jean Hayden, Spanish Fork; and Karen Faye Page, Orem. After graduating from high school, Harland was employed by the Rio Grande Railroad, first as a fireman and later as an engineer. He loved his family and provided well for their needs. He enjoyed being outdoors and he loved BYU football. Over the past 15 years, he spent most of his time researching his genealogy, and has left a priceless legacy for his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, five children, 27 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. He also is survived sur-vived by his brother, half-brother, and three half-sisters. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Wednes-day, Sept. 8, at 11 a.m. in the Sharon 2nd Ward Chapel, 641 S. 400 East in Orem. Friends may call Wednesday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. at the ward chapel. Burial will be in the Oreiri City Cemetery. .Am Or1 |