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Show Page 4 Wednesday, January 9, 2002 Times Newspaper Free health hotline to help individuals without insurance to access medical services OBITUARIES ... , izjfSfi '!,:,? " - r ,: ' VERNON PALMER BENNION On January 2, 2002, Vernon Bennion passed from this life after nn extended illncHH. He had lived in Orem, Utah since 1981 with his wife, Iris. The couple had just returned from .serving a mission for the I.DS Chinch among the Indians of I'ine Ridge, South Dakota. Trior to that time, he and his family had resided in Henniston, Oregon; Maker, Oregon; Saint Anthony, Idaho; Amnion, Idaho; and Moreland, Idaho. During these years, he was an athletic coach and high school teacher, as well as the athletic director at Henniston High School. Vernon was horn December 26, 1915, at the family farm home in Bennion, I 'tali In his early years, he took a strong interest in school athletics culminating in an outstanding out-standing record in several team sports at .Jordan High School. Due to his excellence in football and basketball, he attended Utah State University on nn athletic scholarship. He played both basketball bas-ketball and football his freshman year, and finished as a four year football lettcrman. Iris and Vernon were married April Hi, 1940, in Randolph, Utah, and were later sealed for time and eternity in the Salt Lake Temple. Church service occupied much of his adult life, including serving twice as a branch president, and ns the first bishop of the Henniston Ward in Henniston, Oregon. He also served ns a high counselor In later years, Vernon and Ins served faithfully as temple tem-ple workers in loth the Provo and Mt. Timpanogos Temples. Vernon maintained an active life until his last year. Even less than a year ago, he was seen on occasional bicycle rides in the neighlorhood. His interest in athletics, and its value to young people, was maintained main-tained throughout his life. He had strong family interests, and was a close companion to his wife, Iris, w hom he admired greatly. Vernon was preceded in death by his parents, six brothers, and his oldest son, Bruce Bennion. He is survived by his wife, Iris Bennion of Orem; brothers Morris P. Bennion of Taylorsville, and Rex P. Bennion of Tooele; son, Vernon R. Bennion of Orem; daughters Annette Lu kins (Dan) of Provo and Denise Partridge (Kent) of Orem; daughter-in-law Ursula Bennion of Los Angeles, California; nineteen nine-teen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Heatheridge Stake Center on January 5, 2002. A viewing preceded preced-ed the services. Graveside services and burial followed at the Ogden City Cemetery in Ogden, Utah. Arrangements were conducted by the Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary. .v. . Defensive driving classes now available The Utah Safety Council is now offering four-hour defensive defen-sive driving courses for individuals individ-uals in the ProvoOrem area. Course are held throughout each month, at the Utah Valley State College (Orem campus). The four-hour course consists con-sists of classroom instruction and focuses on accident prevention, preven-tion, driving confidence, awareness aware-ness of hazards and improving driving skills. RAY JUDD DOWNS Ray Judd Downs, age 83, died January 3, 2002, at home surrounded sur-rounded by his loving family after a lengthy illness. He was born to William and Florence Downs in Orem, Utah, on December 14, 1918. He married Mary Allen on December 28, 1942, at Kvanston, Wyoming. Their marriage mar-riage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He obtained his early schooling in Lindon and Pleasant Grove and attended Utah State University, where he obtained Bachelor and Masters degrees in the field of Agronomy, lie served in the US Army for 3 12 years during World War II. He was employed at Utah State University, Dugway Proving Grounds, Oregon State University, and Geneva Steel Company as a Research Agronomist. Later, he served as a Division Director in the Utah Department of Agriculture where he retired several sev-eral years ago. He loved the outdoors and spent much time with his wife, children, and grandchildren enjoying enjoy-ing his favorite hobbies of gardening, garden-ing, camping, fishing, and traveling. travel-ing. He was active in the LDS Church and served faithfully in many ward and stake positions. He also enjoyed fulfilling various temple assignments. He is survived by his wife, three sons and two daughters: Dennis (Marsha) Downs, Sandy; Lynette (Dennis) Butler, Orem; Kerry (Linda) Downs, Orem; Sharon (David) Lender; Kent (Heather) Downs, Pleasant Grove, 25 grandchildren grand-children and 4 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother and two sisters: Elvin (Helen) Downs and Bessie (Bud) Shelton, American Fork; and Reva (Ray) Keetch, Magna. He was preceded pre-ceded in death by his parents, an infant sister, Ruby; a brother, Alfred; and an infant son, Roger. Funeral services were held in the Orem Sharon Park 2nd Ward LDS chapel on Tuesday, January 8, 2002. Viewing was held at the Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary. Interment was in the Orem City Cemetery. Thanks to Rachel and Marci from Hospice. Orem Friendship Center News "Come Dance With Us" at the Orem Friendship Center every Saturday night from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Seniors, singles, and all over age 18 just pay $5.00 each. Students with a college col-lege I.D. pay $4.00. Door prizes and light refreshments add to the fun. The lively orchestra has been keeping toes tapping for over 20 years. If you don't dance just go and Hsten. Special dances planned are January 19, Olympics 2002; January 26 Country Western; Volunteer opportunity online The Points of Light Foundation is looking for volunteers volun-teers to assist in a special project called "The Extra Mile Points of Light Volunteer Pathway". This unique national monument will be located in Washington D.C. adjacent to the White House. The Extra Mile is a tribute to Drivers may complete the course for a 50-point reduction from their Utah driving record, once every three years. Individuals 55 years of age and older, may qualify for insurance discounts after completing the course. Registration is $35 per person, per-son, or $10 for those age 55 and over that are only seeking a reduction in their insurance rate. For additional informa DAVID JOHN JENKINS David John Jenkins, 80 passed away peacefully at his home in Orem. He was born March 31, 1921 in Soda Spring, Idaho the son of George T. and La Vera E. Giles Jenkins. He married Mary Jane Thomson on June 25, 1947 in the Salt Lake Temple. He worked at Geneva Steel and later retired. David served in the US Army during World War II. He was an active member of the LDS Church and worked in all aspects of scouting, elder's quorum secretary, secre-tary, counselor of the High Priest Quorum, and Counselor in the Sunday School program. He loved Temple work and home teaching. He also enjoyed gardening and working in his yard. He loved doing for others. Survivors include his wife Mary Jane Jenkins, 2 sons: Peter George and David Michael Jenkins, and nephew James J. Murray. He is also survived by a brother George W. Jenkins and his 2 sisters: Rhea Andersen and Lois Hicks. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister LaRu Murray. Funeral services were held Friday, January 4, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. in the Geneva Heights 1st Ward Chapel, 590 North 900 West in Orem. Friends called 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. prior to the services at the ward chapel. Interment was in the East Lawn Memorial Hiljs , Cemetery in Provo. The family requests no flowers. Military rites will be performed by VFW District 4. Services under the direction of Sundberg-Olpin Funeral Home of Orem. KEYY programming highlights KEYY programming for the week beginning, January 14, 2002. This week on "Reviving Our Hearts", Nancy Leigh DeMoss will share insight on "Daily Devotions: Duty or Delight?" -broadcast weekdays at 2:15 p.m. Dr. J. Vernon McGee will be examining the Bible book of Luke this week on "Thru the February 16 Festival of Hearts; February 23 Country Western; March 16 St. Patrick's Pot of Gold Dance; March 30 Country Western. So meet your friends every Saturday night in 2002 at the Senior Friendship Center. Reserve a table and enjoy music, visiting and dancing. The address is 93 North 400 East, Orem. Phone 229-7111. 229-7111. The Friendship Center is looking for volunteers volun-teers to teach Computer Classes, Beginners and Advanced. Call Charlotte or Connie at 229-7111. both well known individuals like Clara Barton and Martin Luther King, Jr. as well as many less celebrated Americans who have left an equally enduring legacy of social achievement. American culture has been profoundly shaped by the contributions of private citizens who set their own self interests aside in order tion or to register, please contact con-tact the Utah Safety Council at 800-933-5943 or visit www. utahsafetycouncil .org. LILLIE MAE CUNNINGHAM CORDNER Lillie Mae Cunningham Cordner, age 95, died Sunday, December 23, 2001 in Orem, Utah. She was born April 16, 1906 in American Fork, Utah to James and Mary Jensen Cunningham. She married Virgil B. Cordner on May 26, 1926 in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. Virgil died December 26, 1975. Lillie lived in Orem all of her married life, during which time she assisted her husband in a successful suc-cessful farming and business operation. oper-ation. She was a wonderful mother moth-er and grandmother who enjoyed her family very much. She loved to spend time in her garden and loved crocheting, quilting and tatting. tat-ting. She was also a wonderful cook. She was preceded in death by her husband, her daughter Maureen Cordner Sumsion (husband, (hus-band, Bill Sumsion), four brothers and two sisters. Surviving family members including her son Raymond Cordner (wife Colleen) of Orem, six grandchildren and twenty one great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, January 7, 2002 at the Hillcrest 5th Ward Chapel, 8th South 4th East, Orem, Utah. Family and friends called at the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North,. Orem. ,on Sunday evening from ft -to 8 p.m. and at the Church on Monday; morning from 9:45 to 10:45 a'.ift?,' prior to services. Burial was in the Orem City Cemetery. Bible" - broadcast weekdays at 8:30 p.m. KEYY is a non-commercial Christian Radio Station broadcasting broad-casting 24 hours a day to Utah Valley and is located on the AM Band at 1450. Complete program schedules are available avail-able by contacting the station at 374-5210 or by visiting their web site: "www.keyy.com." to help others. Volunteers have the opportunity opportu-nity to research and write a brief 2-3 page profile on an individual who has been nominated for recognition for the Extra MilePoints of Light Monument. The profiles will be issued by f) HECK 765-9333 RAINCHECK 542 S. State Orem.UT (next to Bainls Dry Cleaners) What can you do if you or a family member needs help with a medical problem, but there is no health insurance or money to pay for the care? Are there government health programs that can help? Which clinics and hospitals will assist you with a medical concern, regardless regard-less of ability to pay? The answers to these and other questions are just a phone call away. How to access medical care when you don't have insurance will be the topic of January's IHC health hotline. hot-line. The free hotline will be offered Saturday, January 12, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. The toll-free hotline number, 1-800-925-8177, can be called from anywhere in the Intermountain region. All calls are confidential. Calls to theiotline will be Elder Quest spiring semester begins Elder Quest of Utah County is the best kept secret in the county for many people over the age of 55. However, we have grown to about 250 members. mem-bers. Elder Quest is a self -directed group of Seniors who want to broaden their intellectual intellec-tual horizons, pursue studies of many kinds on a non-credit, peer taught basis, associate with adults who share common interests, and enjoy social and travel activities as well. Elder Quest is aponsored by UVSC through the Center of Lifelong Learning. Classes generally meet during the Fall and Spring Semesters. Elder West pprrng semester begins "e weeK Ot January 7, 2UU2 through" April 26, 2002.. Classes are held at Orem Friendship Center (OFC), UVSC Mall classroom (MALL), Provo Eldred Center (PEC). Membership cost is $20 for Spring Semester which permits one to attend any or all of classes class-es offered. Cost for registering for only one class is $10. Elder Quest registration can be made by calling Ernest at 222-8398. 222-8398. Those who became members in September are paid up. Anyone who is interested is welcome. For further information informa-tion call President Bob Peterson 229-1327 or Phyllis Hansen, 224-3556 Classes are held on a weekly basis, unless otherwise specified, speci-fied, through the semester as follows: Mondays: Literature (1st and 3rd) at OFC 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. beginning January 7 through April 15, 2002, taught by Georgia Faux and Jean Jeankins. Theater Appreciation -at PEC 3:00-4:30 p.m. January 7 to April 22, 2002. Taught by Joan Hahn. $10 fee for materials. Tuesdays: Becoming Our the selection committee to evaluate evalu-ate the merit of the nominee. In most cases, the research can be done online. The deadline for completion is January 31st 2002. Volunteers will make a difference differ-ence by helping to complete the national monument. Once built, (Gas Tank on IEmpty? ChecS&book on O.GO Preferred Customer Certificate $10.00 ,Off next Loan Must Present Coupon - Valid on new Loan Expires 022802 Car Repair Medical Rent Unexpected Bills Expenses answered by Elizabeth Heath, manager of Eligibility Services for the Utah Department of Health, and Terry Lange, director direc-tor of reimbursement for IHC's Utah County Hospitals. The health hotline is a free community service. IHC is a charitable, community-owned, nonprofit health care organization based in Salt Lake City that serves the health needs of Utah and Idaho residents. The IHC system includes health insurance plans, hospitals, clinics.a nd affiliated physicians. Last year, in more than 100,000 cases, IHC hospitals and associated clinics provided $33 million in charitable assistance. A central part of IHC's mission is to provide pro-vide quality medical care to persons with a medical need, regardless of ability to pay. Better Selves -2:15:3:30 p.m. at OFC beginning January 8 to April 23, 2002.Taught by Phyllis Hansen Writing Our Personal History:- 3:45- to 5:00 p.m. at OFC beginning January 8 to April 23, 2002. Taught by Helen Weeks. Arm Chair Travel 7:00-9:30 p.m; at MALL monthly on January 22, February 26, March 26, April 23, 2002 only. Taught by Clarine Downs. Wednesdays: I Have Something To Say - 8:30-9:45 a.m. at OFC beginning January 16 to April 24, 2002, 2002. Taught by Charlotte England. Shakespeare For Beginners -10:00-11:30 , a.m.at OFC January 9 to April 24, Exception : Class will be from 10:00-12:00" January 16, February 6, March 6, and April 3, 2002 when films will be shown. Plays studied will be those performed at Utah Shakespeare Festival summer, 2002. Thursday: The World and I -2:00-3:30 p.m. at OFC lounge beginning January 10 to April 25, 2002. Weldon Moffitt is teacher. A fee of $30 for a year subscription to "The World and I" magazine which will be class text. Friday: Financial Management in Retirement 9:00 -12:00 noon, March 22, 29, and April 5 at OFC. Don Davis, teacher. $20 fee for materials. Local tours: Nine Mile Canyon Saturday April 13, 2002 lead by Frances Bowen. and Promontory Point June 1, 2002 guided by Richard and Frances Reiser. Current Event Luncheons at Provo Marriott Hotel at 12:00 noon January 16, April 17, 2002. Cost $10 at the door. Anniversary Banquet at Provo Marriott Hotel at 6:00 p.m. March 20, 2002. Cost $15. No Current Events Luncheon will be held in February. the Extra Mile will build public awareness of and support for volunteerism. Volunteers may learn more about the monument by visiting the website at www.volunteer-pathway.org. www.volunteer-pathway.org. For information call 374-8108. (not existing Loan) PAYDAY ADVANCE $100-$500 NO CREDIT CHECKS ft POOR |