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Show Times Newspaper Thursday, February 5, 2004 Page A7 2004 DEVELOPMENT Continued from front page Safety Division Manager, and Bob L. Moore, Planning Division Manager and Zoning Enforcement. They each have capable and efficient staffs, which are small, compared with other cities of Orem's size, and their productivity continues contin-ues to match and exceed that of other municipalities. municipali-ties. In the year 2002, the City of Orem issued 386 permits for residential construction, with a valuation valu-ation of $37,164,547. Two hundred of those building permits were for multiple-family multiple-family dwellings. Working under the umbrella of the Development Services Department are four groups, staffed by Orem citizens, which provided valuable services to its over-all mission. The Orem City Planning Commission is primarily regulated by Utah State Law, and works to promote planned and orderly growth within the community It is currently comprised com-prised of: Richard Rawson, Chair; Nicea Gedicks, LaVar Richman, Deborah Spackman, Barry Graff, Ida Smith, Yevon Romney and Richard Rawson. The Planning Commission meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 4 p.m. in the City Council chambers. The Board of Adjustment hears and decides appeals from any decision, order, or requirement require-ment made by the Planning Commission and zoning administrator, as well as decides on other matters, as designated by the Zoning Ordinance. Current members include: Mark Sargeant, Chair; Ann Lott, Steve WALTER C. OREM AWARD Continued from front page concern for their welfare. Gladeeh Begaye is honored hon-ored as the Walter C. Orem recipient for her selfless giving to others." Gladeeh was the youngest of 13 children. As a child, she was placed in the LDS Church Indian Placement Daffodils Bring Hope to Utah The American Cancer Society is taking orders for its annual Daffodil Days fundraising campaign to support cancer research, education, and patient services programs. A daffodil, daf-fodil, one of the first flowers flow-ers of spring, symbolizes hope for a cancer-free world. In support of Daffodil Days, hundreds of thousands thou-sands of flowers are ordered each year in Utah. Individuals and businesses business-es have the opportunity to buy fresh-cut daffodils for themselves or to send to others. Daffodils can also be purchased to distribute to hospitals, treatment centers, nursing homes, and to cancer patients. Daffodil Days presents a unique opportunity to enjoy beautiful, fresh flowers flow-ers while making a tremendous impact on the lives of cancer patients and their families through funds raised for the American Cancer Society's many programs. "It is a great way for businesses in our community to support sup-port the life-saving efforts of the American Cancer Davies, Gary Wise, Bill Jeffs, and Noel Swain. The Board of Building and Fire Code Appeals only meets, when someone some-one wants to appeal the decisions of the Building Official or the Fire Marshal. Current members include: Terry Judd, Chair; James Williams, Brent Atkins, Bryant Christensen and Wayne Luck. The Historic Preservation Advisory Commission is diligently working toward getting homes in Orem listed on the State Street historical register. In 2002 and continuing con-tinuing into 2003, the Commission hired a consultant con-sultant to complete 13 intensive level surveys of homes within the city, and to complete one National Register nomination. That particular type of research will ' continue, indefinitely, as more structures become eligible for historic status, each year, when they reach their 50th anniversary of being built. The Commission is also working work-ing toward forming a Local Historical Register, as well as a City Center historical picture display. Current members include: Jay Buckley, Chair; Aaron Inouye, Susan Rugh, Karen Robinson, Jenni Mahoney and Asa Nielson. Ever eager to be of help to Orem citizens, Stanford Sainsbury said in his most recent report, BI appreciate all of the efforts made to improve this city, and I look forward for-ward to another wonderful wonder-ful year, working with all of you, as we make our best efforts to serve the citizens of the City of Orem. "If I can ever be of assistance, please give me a call or a visit; my office door is always open." Program and went to live with a family in Orem, where she attended school. She is a graduate of Orem High School and Brigham Young University, where she obtained a degree in commercial com-mercial art and social work. She currently is a bus driver for Alpine School District. Society," says Toni Sly, Area Director for the American Cancer Society. "Working together we can bring hope to those already battling this disease dis-ease and hope for a cancer free world." These bright yellow flowers will chase away the winter blahs and help end cancer in Utah. Each bunch contains ten fresh cut daffodils and costs $6.00. A half case (25 bunches) can be purchased for $125 and a full case (50 bunches) costs $250. Flower orders take place now through February 27, 2004 and will be delivered March 15th or 16th. For more information informa-tion contact Maria Dixon at the American Cancer Society, (801) 373-5886. The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary volun-tary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering through research, education, educa-tion, advocacy, and service. Orem Council mulls pact with UTA for development of light rail CLYDE E. WEEKS, JR. Times Correspondent On Sept. 20, 2002, the Utah Transit Authority and the Union Pacific Railroad approved an agreement authorizing the UTA to build a commuter rail line on Union Pacific's right-of-way from Brigham City to Payson. That was just 90 years and two months after Walter C. Orem opened his electric car service, eventually extending it from Salt Lake City to Payson. As they say, a lot of water has run under the bridge since that time, and the world has changed in many ways. After the Orem Line was opened, Oscar H. Anderson, a local salesman, sales-man, contacted nearly every home on Provo Bench, notifying residents to attend a meeting to be held at Parcell's Hall. The meeting was held April 16, 1914. The fruit growers, who were having great success in fruit production, wanted a name on their baskets that would bring distinction distinc-tion to the area that actually actu-ally produced the fruit. Sharon, Timpanogos and Canyon City were suggested, sug-gested, but the group settled set-tled on the name of "Orem" to honor the man who had built the railroad on which they would be shipping much of their fruit to market. mar-ket. They voted to call their hamlet "Orem," from that time on, and in 1919 the community was incorporated, incorpo-rated, as the "Town of Orem." Four railway stations were built in this community commu-nity to serve the Orem Line: the Orem Station at 700 North; the Snow Station at 400 South; the Lincoln Station at 800 South; and the Curtis Station at 1200 South. Lurching out from the station, the dark red, barnlike barn-like passenger cars headed south through Utah Valley, toward the point-of-the-mountain. The cars were equipped with bull horns, a series of bells, some hissing hiss-ing sounds, and a wealth of popping sounds, caused by Temple A mid-winter cultural feast is set for February 2004 on Temple Square with 16 artistic events scheduled. Performances range from several free public events in the Assembly Hall and Tabernacle to five "Winterfest 2004" concerts by a variety of Brigham Young University performing groups in the Conference Center Theater which cost $6.00 per person. The free open-to-the-public concerts con-certs are a gift to the community from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Reflecting concert con-cert protocol for all concerts, children chil-dren under eight are encouraged to visit other venues. All performances performanc-es begin at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, February 5- The Alliance World Festival of Women's Singing, featuring Choral Tapestry from Des Moines, Iowa; Bel Cantos from Portland, Oregon; Con Brio Women's Choir . from Seattle, Washington; and P.E.O. Singers from Southern California. Friday, February 6- The Alliance World Festival of Women's Singing, featuring the Carillon Singers from Long Beach, California; Seattle Pro Musica from Seattle, Washington; and El's Angels from Toronto, Canada. Friday, February 6- "Winterfest 2004": BYU Folk Dance Ensemble, at the Conference Center Theater, $6 per person ticket (call 801-240-0080). Saturday, February 7- The Alliance World Festival of Women's Singing Grand Festival Concert, featuring Salt Lake City's Viva Voce!; the Seattle Girls Choir Loaded with a group of holiday passengers, going from Orem to Salt Lake City, are two of the big red cars of the Orem Line of the Salt Lake & Utah Railroad, which operated through Utah County until after World War II. The train stopped at four separate stations In Orem to pick up passengers. the electrical contacts. The electric motors were powered through a heavy electric cable that was thrust high above the tracks. A small wheel, supported sup-ported by a long wired pipe rolled along the cable, making the contacts by which the train was propelled. pro-pelled. The popping sounds occurred when the small wheel failed to make the proper contacts. Past the point-of-the-mountain, Utah Valley lay ahead, crowned on the east by the magnificent Mount Timpanogos. Walter C. Orem's electric elec-tric interurban line served Utah Valley for 33 years, and over the years, thousands thou-sands of people and tons of fruit rode the Orem Interurban trains, contributing con-tributing to the comfort and convenience of Utah Valley residents. Finally, the improvement of U.S. Highway No. 91, along with the proliferation of motor vehicles in Utah, spelled the doom of the Orem railroad. Unfortunately, no one in Orem thought at the time to acquire one of the dark red Orem cars and place it, as a monument to the past, in the Orem City Park. Since most people have better hindsight than fore Square "Prime Voci"; Brigham Young University Women's Chorus, and the Seoul Ladies Singers, as well as seven other choirs who performed per-formed on February 5 and 6. Free tickets required. For tickets call 801-240-0080. Saturday, February 7-Metropolitan 7-Metropolitan Opera District Finals will be held in the Assembly Hall. Saturday, February 7-"Winterfest 7-"Winterfest 2004": BYU Folk Dance Ensemble, at the Conference Center Theater, $6 per person ticket (call 801-240-0080). Friday, February 13- The Church Music Festival, featuring works from the annual Church Music Submission, will be presented in the Assembly Hall. Winning entries for this year's festival are by Church members from Arizona, Belgium, Colorado, Kansas, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Utah and Washington. Performing the selections will be the Logan Institute of Religion combined choirs. Friday, February 13- "Winterfest 2004": BYU Living Legends, at the Conference Center Theater, $6 per person ticket (call 801-240-0080). Saturday, February 14-Renowned 14-Renowned Ukrainian pianist Marina Lomazov will perform in the Assembly Hall Brahms' Sonata in F Minor, Op. 5, Gubaidulina's Chaconne, Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody No. 12 in C Sharp Minor, and works for Preludes, Book 2, by Debussy. Lomazov has toured throughout the world and is known for passionate and charismatic performances. sight, that was not done. Meanwhile, the crush of 21st Century traffic on Utah's suburban roads has brought Utah's transportation trans-portation system to a critical criti-cal mass. Federal Olympic monies were infused into Salt Lake City's commuter rail system, and strategies are being discussed to expand light rail from Brigham City to Payson. Salt Lake, Weber and Davis Counties have each enacted a transportation sales tax to fund the expansion, and the pressure pres-sure is on in Utah County to, also, enact the transportation trans-portation sales tax. The increasingly difficult diffi-cult vehicle commute between Payson and Salt Lake City is the rationale, which energizes the drive for commuter rail in Utah County. Meanwhile, the Utah Transit Authority, for over a decade, has operated a wide-ranging bus system in Utah County, serving cities from Payson to Lehi. UTA also makes 35 bus trips to Salt Lake City, Monday through Friday, and 14 bus trips to Salt Lake on Saturday and Sunday. UTA's buses in Utah County are reported to be carrying 11,000 passengers passen-gers per day. Although the railway performances right-of-way through Utah County was obtained over 16 months ago, a sales tax equivalent to 25 cents per $100 spent in Utah County must be enacted, before commuter rail can happen here, once more. Meanwhile, the Utah Transit Authority is negotiating nego-tiating with the City of Orem and 40 other cities and counties for a guarantee, guaran-tee, that the UTA can proceed pro-ceed with construction of the light rail system, without with-out being delayed by local zoning and planning regulations. regu-lations. Such an agreement agree-ment is a key to obtaining federal funding for the project. On February 10 the Orem City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed interlocal agreement and consider adopting the ordinance incorporating its terms. It is unfortunate that a wealthy grandson of Walter C. Orem is not available to re-build his grandfather's railroad from Salt Lake to Payson! He didn't ask for any tax money to build it, in the first place. As a matter of fact, he told the first Trustees of the Orem Town Board, "Go ahead and tax my property to the limit. I want to help build this town!" Saturday, February 14-"Winterfest 14-"Winterfest 2004": BYU Living Legends, at the Conference Center Theater, $6 per person ticket (call 801-240-0080). Friday, February 20- The Salt Lake University Institute Concert Choir, under the direction of Rick Decker, will sing Brahms' How Lovely is Thy Dwelling Place from Re'quiem, and a cantata Come to the House of the Lord by Steve Kapp Perry and Brad Wilcox. Saturday, February 21- The Orchestra at Temple Square, under the direction of principal guest conductor Igor Gruppman, will perform in the Tabernacle. Free tickets required. For tickets call 801-240-0080. Friday, February 27- BYU Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Kory Katseanes, will perform in the Assembly Hall works by Rossini, Jacob, Bartok, Milhaud, and Beethoven's Symphony No. 6 'Pastoral' in F Major, Op. 68. Katseanes formerly was the assistant conductor of the Utah Symphony. Saturday, February 28- The musically-accomplished Dr. Bevan and Gay Bastian family from Axtell, Utah, will present a "Families Making Music" concert in the Assembly Hall. Performers will be eight-year old pianist Benjamin, eleven-year old pianist Mauresa, fourteen-year old pianist Heidi, sixteen-year old pianist Jessica, and their vocalist mother Gay. i |