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Show Thursday, June 5, 2003 Times Newsp, Page A8 MCKENNEY Continued from front page ' new program. The coach knew his team would take its fair share of lumps before establishing itself. McKenney led the Wolves to the state tournament tourna-ment in the school's fourth season and took them back the next year. In 2000, McKenney also recorded a win against an Orem rival when they beat Mountain View. McKenney, 40, stepped down from coaching after the 2000 season to spend more time with his ailing mother but he continued to teach physical education and drivers education at the school. OBITUARIES I .;. y j MARC ANDREW MCKENNEY "COACH MAC" OCTOBER 24, 1962- JUNE 1, 2003 1996 when he became the first head football coach at Timpanogos High School in Orem. As a teacher, coach and friend, Marc was a positive influence to thousands of students, friends, co-workers and anyone he met. Marc's hobbies include anything played on grass, dirt or ice, but his passion was teaching physical education, edu-cation, coaching football, playing golf and traveling with his wife throughout North America. Marc is survived by his mother, Bette, his wife, Sue, special K-9 "Blitz", brothers, Lance and George, father-in-law Kurt Blumer, a sister-in-law, Julie (Jeff) Lochead and many nieces, nephews and an abundance of friends who will truly miss "the nicest guy" they ever met. His legacy of caring will live on through the former players and students who choose to positively influence influ-ence their communities the same way "Coach Mac" did for over two decades. Marc was preceded in death by his father, Fred and mother-in-law, Lillian Blumer. A memorial service will be held Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Timpanogos High School Auditorium, 1450 North 200 East, Orem. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made ,to the Marc McKenney Memorial Scholarship Fund, co Alpine Foundation, Attention Kay Larsen, 756-8516. 756-8516. "I Love you tons, sweetheart"- "pooh" Anyone wishing to send condolences, please visit Marc McKenney Marc Andrew McKenney, 40, passed away at home of a heart attack June 1, 2003. Marc was born the son of Fred Y and Bette Wagner McKenney on October 24, 1962 in Montreal, Canada. On December 31, 1995 he married mar-ried Susanna Blumer, the love of his life. A graduate of Skyline High School (1982), Marc went on to attend and play football at Caroll College (Montana) and Southern Utah State. He completed his Bachelor of Science degree at University of Utah and received his teaching certificate at Weber State. He recently completed his Masters of Arts in Education and was working towards his administrative certificate. Marc . began to pursue his lifelong dream of teaching teach-ing students and coaching football as a graduate assistant at the University of Utah. Marc's path brought him to Skyline, Cottonwood, Granger and Bountiful high schools as an assistant football coach. Marc then achieved his ultimate coaching goal in It's not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog. -Archie Griffin " I I 1 II I I II III! Ill III. ... Competitive Rates Great Service Se Habla Espanol Call for a Quote Today, You'll be Glad You Did. Lender Insurance, Inc. 390 W 800 N 106 Orem UT 84057 Support Orem SummerFest June 7, 10, 13 & 14 BUDGET Continued from front page By far, the biggest savings sav-ings on the budget, according to City Manager Jim Reams, was the decision not to fill 11 positions in the city that were vacated either by individuals retiring or leaving for other employment. employ-ment. By not filling the positions at the present time, the city is saving $527,803. Washburn noted, however, how-ever, that the city cannot expect existing personnel "to carry unreasonable work loads." The decision deci-sion to put off filling the positions is also a delay, with the hope that the city's financial picture of increasing costs and relatively rela-tively flat sales tax revenues rev-enues changes. Reams explained that in the Public Safety Department, three police captains are now doing the work of four. Calls for service to the department, according to Public Safety Director Mike Larsen, are up about 7 per year, and ambulance responses and transport calls have increased as well. In the parks department, depart-ment, acreage requiring maintenance is up from 190 to 270 acres, or 42. More building permits are being issued and inspections inspec-tions being done, and more business licenses are being issued. Referring to city employees, Mayor Washburn said, "They are really carrying an additional addi-tional load, and we appreciate appre-ciate that." Another question looming loom-ing in the city's financial future is what Reams described as "a great need to build a 15 million gallon gal-lon water tank." The tank will cost $7.5 million. The city is now looking for low-interest loans and grants, the city manager said, but there may be a need to increase water rates 12 to 14 cents per 1,000 gallons sometime in the next 12 months to pay for building the tank. As part of the budget, the council decided to approve the purchase of a fire ladder truck and park maintenance equipment, such as trucks and riding mowers, totaling just over $1 million. Exactly how the equipment will be paid for remains open. One option presented would be to assess a $1 per month cell phone fee, which would raise an estimated esti-mated $450,000 a year for the city. Over a nine-month nine-month collection period, that could bring $337,500 to city coffers. There is the possibility of getting a $250,000 federal grant. Adding in $145,000 in economic eco-nomic development fees, $150,000 from the city's cell tower leases, and $137,750 in reserves, the city could purchase the equipment without having hav-ing to bond and burden future budgets with debt service. Reams explained that putting the money in the budget for the equipment does not . enact the cell phone fee, which had not been advertised to the public at the time of the June 3 meeting, and would need to undergo more review. If the cell phone fee is ultimately approved, the budget can be opened and amended. If the fee is not approved, the city can either not purchase the equipment or look for a different funding method. Also included in the budget were $333,661 for the sale of property to Cascade Golf Course, and $145,000 in Redevelopment Agency tax increments. In approving the final budget, the council okayed the slate of fees and charges outlined in the tentative budget.. There will be a 50 cent per first can monthly garbage collection increase and 51 cent per second can to cover inflationary increases increas-es and raises in landfill tipping fees. Minor changes were approved for recreation- programs and other services. The non-resident library card will cost $75. Budgets were also approved for the city's Redevelopment Agency (RDA), $2,090,000; Municipal Building Authority, $1,455,265; and Special Service Lighting District, $1,205,760. council okayed J? permit area on 68n H between 1200 a J 7 1000 West. The t; includes several hi arti 1200 West goiH; toward 600 to the east of iA were excluded for mixed viewpoints all' residents ahn,, rl their homes included Establishing the ftH dential parking BeJ area means that resi' are given permits i ing them and theaters thea-ters to park onthesti between the hours of through Friday. without the permits .? not allowed to park J permit areas. Citizens tiate areas to be m ered for the permit! Before a permit part area is established, sW ies are required 't0 made to determine if j. area is adversely im ed by the parking of vehj cles whose drivers outside of the area. . Consideration of a set. ona proposed resident parking permit are around Orem High Sch was postponed. A heart will be held on the ; July 8, 2003, at 6:15 m the City ( Chambers of the City Center. As a consent item, council cancelled the 10, 2003, City Couw meeting. ! issue CouncL Orec e Juk VICTOR C.ANDERSON Continued from front page Orem, there didn't seem to be many recreational opportunities. School athletics ath-letics and the Chamber of Commerce baseball team were about the extent of the excitement. With few prospects in sight, the LDS Church asked stake presidents to provide some recreational opportunities for their members. A movie program pro-gram in the nearby Lincoln High School was started by the Sharon Stake, but President Watkins felt it did not offer enough variety in recreation. Watkins then envisioned envi-sioned the organization of a cooperative recreation program, which would involve the entire community commu-nity and provide a wide assortment of activities. Enlisting the aid of Victor C. Anderson, principal of the Seminary, they held a community-wide meeting, where they explained the kind of organization they had in mind. The Orem residents greeted the proposal with enthusiasm, and Sharon's Cooperative Educational Recreation Association (SCERA) was incorporated incorporat-ed for 100 years, as a nonprofit, non-profit, educational, and charitable association. which would build, finance, and administer recreational facilities for the community. Victor C. Anderson was elected to the nine-member Board of Trustees. He was also appointed Manager of SCERA. It was in that position as manager, that Anderson played a significant role in the growth and development develop-ment of SCERA, as an organization, which would meet the recreational needs of the community in a variety of ways. Serving on a fund-raising committee, Anderson participated in raising funds to build the badly-needed badly-needed swimming pool, which was completed in 1936. The grounds next to the pool were landscaped, along with a pavilion, bleachers and a grandstand grand-stand to seat 500 people around a softball field. In 1938 a summer recreation program was started with swimming lessons, ball games, music instruction and specialized special-ized children's programs. Volunteerism was the key to the success of the SCERA recreation program, pro-gram, as Victor Anderson enlisted the aid of school teachers, high school students stu-dents and others to assist in carrying out the expanding program. Victor had well-exercised powers of persuasion, and many a person was won over to one SCERA assignment or another, by his kindly, but persistent manner. The construction of the SCERA auditorium was a challenge, which Victor Anderson took on with alacrity, recognizing it as an opportunity to, finally, provide a community facility in which all of the SCERA programs could be centered. He enlisted dozens of SCERA members in a bond-selling effort to finance the building. It had been decided that the building would be built without outside subsidy or aid from any government, church or outside source, and it was, with the exception excep-tion from some labor from the federal Work Projects Administration. In less than a year and a half from the date of the groundbreaking, the Premier Program was held Sept. 1, 1941. Still teaching seminary, Anderson managed tk theater for the next five years, without pay. N until 1946, was he able to leave the seminary in devote his full time to tk management of SCERA. In 1952 Victor C. Anderson died, suddenly. He had just returnee home from a meeting with the Orem City Coed where he had appealed for financial assistance k SCERA recreational programs. pro-grams. During the years it between 1933 and 1952 Victor C. Anderson guidec SCERA to a position of national renown and loci admiration, right here under Timpanogos Green. the ;:o o 30 yr 4 34 4.87 apr. 15 yr 4 14 4.37 apr. 768-2232 'We have an Extensive Credit Program. We can help with a New or Used car and Reestablish your credit. No Hassle 24 hr. Credit Line. (801) 492-1870 Or For One-on One Help Call Jake at 492-0100 DOUG A (SinU) ATJTOPLEX gW J I V I I U L U hA Family Owned & Operated 523 W. Main, American Fork, Utah Exit 281 801-492-1110 Your Transmission SHOULD be tuned ud once a vear or U0 BmVV (BUT SWA With Transmission Trouble1. 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