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Show Free Press - Thursday, September Lexy (Continued from page 1) includes the whole family when wishes are granted, is so it can be a family experience. The Whimpeys have had a small problem because Lexy was getting so much attention. "We have a cousin, Helene, who takes Christy under her wing and gives her some really positive time away," the anxious mother said. The concerned parents also included Christy in a cancer camp experience where she learned a lot about her sister's disease and that's und helped the derstand. Because of the time spenl at home, Molly and Ixy have an especially close relationship, according to their mother. ljexy in- nine-year-ol- Lehi police handle various calls Local police were kept busy last week as they answered calls from Don Peet shows some of the awards he has earned after 30 citizens. DUI citations were issued to three years with U.S. Postal Service in Lehi. motorists, two from Salt Lake City and one from Kaysville. They will appear before Judge Worthen in Lehi Justice Court. Police are also investigating a missing person and two runaway girl reports. The disappearances occurred last week, according to police officers. Other complaints pertained to thefts involving a bicycle, a several Besides working for the postal Don Peet retired this week from and dog gasoline. for found time Don has service U.S. Postal Service after 36 the A neighborhood fight was infour He service. of combined federal service. spent community years vestigated by police officers, and the He served almost four years in the years as a counselor in the YMMIA, case of a barking dog was also in the a counselor as three in the Air Southwest years Corps Army the numerous calls from among 14 school Pacific during World War II. Sunday superintendancy; citizens. A native of Lehi, he returned to years as warad clerk with three Police also investigated an acLehi following his stint overseas and different bishoprics; 16 years as cident involving a motorcycle and became involved in his father's asssitant stake clerk, a position he an automobile near the high school. still holds. construction business. He didn't like fender-bendeActive in Scouting, he served as There were no injuries in the the travel involved so he decided to inAnother auto mishap a merit cub badge master, was take a job with the Lehi Post Office local occurred officers vestigated by in counselor which was offered to him by Post'personal on 900 North Frontage Road. master Schow. management" for eight years and The theft of equipment from the Don worked with four different was a member of the Scout troop back of a pickup truck is also being 10 postmasters during his years with committee for years. investigated. a includes also His service He has worked service. the postal public The good news is that even though stint as finance officer for every position at the Lehi Post Ofone bicycle was reported stolen, for the and the American RFD fice: city carrier, Legion carrier, another bike was found. distribution clerk, window clerk, past 13 years he has been secretary-treasure- r ImCivic Lehi of the of postal operations superintendent 3Ycc and has replaced the postmaster provement Assn., sponsors of the Rodeo. Lehi absence. ISSN No. Roundup during periods of U.S.P.S. No. Among the awards prsented to According to Don, his happiest 32 West Main years were spent as a city carrier Don by the postal service was a cash Lehi, Utah 840)3 Achievement" and had close contact with patrons "Superior Published weekly except award; a letter of commendation for and their children. for Thanksgiving He formed many close friendships accumulating over 2,500 hours of and Christmas by Newtah, Inc. with the people he served and shared unused sick leave; a ring and Telephone Numbers the happiness and sorrows of their engraved plaque for 32 years of Advertising & Circulation. News families. Children loved to walk part accident-fre- e driving; a gold pin and letter of commendation for 35 years Publisher Brett R. Bezzant way with him on his route. Editors Marc Haddock When the Lehi postal workers of combined service; a plaque, a Betty Fow ler began to use bicycles to deliver the gold metallic wallet card and a Subscription price $12 per year in the "Million lifetime in the children rides membership enjoyed mail, Second class postage paid at the big basket on the front of his bike Mile Club" by the National Safety Lehi Post Office Council. sometimes two kids at a time. Poslmaster: Send address changes lo P.O. Box 7. American Fork. Utah Don is thankful for the friendship Older children would challenge him to bicycle races, but the racing of the dedicated people he has ended when, while racing with two worked with. "These were outstanding workers girls down Fifth West, the girls suddenly turned in front of a car and Vivian Carter was the greatest. Viv could sort mail faster and more coming from the opposite direction. Who won the race? And who just accurately than anyone I have about lost it? Ask Mary Hadfield known and could run a route faster if he was on 'his own incentive plan.' " Pinkham, Don advises. Don is also grateful for the The faithful worker postal married Fawn Hirst from Orem and friendships he has formed with the they have four sons and six grand- people of Lehi through his long association with the post office. children. He and Fawn plan to maintain an Don has passed up opportunities to interst in community and church at other into post go supervision offices because he and Fawn felt affairs, do some remodeling, conthat Lehi was a good place to live tinue with their gardening, catch up and rear a family. According to Don, on some hunting and fishing, do "Lehi has been good to and for my some traveling, and above all, to enjoy their family. family." memories with her children, and in terprets Molly's jabbering baby the hours of anxious waiting, wattalk, a convenient kind of ching and she tells Iexy of caring arraiigfincni, according to Myrl. her childhood home. Myrt'.s dose ties with Connecticut So Lexy's wish to see Connecticut enhance In r experience in Utah. Her didnI just happen. It became very association with the West began real. And the wish has come true. when she babysat for the Franklin slates that he had exJeffery Hollands while they were living in perienced a situation similar to the t Connec k ul and he knew how imKnow in(. Myrt. he advised her to Whimpey's it was to involve the whole portant attend l)ixie College. He thought the small ton atmosphere was more in family. He explained that the Foundation keeping with her personality The doesn't turn down any child with a Connecticut bred Yankee traveled disease as long as to St (icorge and Dixie where she they can get funding. They just hope eventually became a student body can get the funds to make other officer Most important, she met they children's dreams come true. Neil there. "Kveryone has been wonderful Alter Ned s l,l)S mission and a this," Myrt said. "The through stint at KYll, the couple began to people in the ward have been so date and, five years after thev met. supportive." they w ere married The plucky mother works at the Hul Myrt's ties with Connecticut Utah Slate Prison a couple of days a are kept fresh and new. She shares week and her friends pitch in to help. r H.mjLiaJM;iiiiLT) 5, 1985 - Page 3 "The ward has been wonderful. They have donated blood and the prison inmates have donated all the blood Lexy will ever need." And now the generosity of the Foundation is like a dream come true for the Whimpeys. The Foundation is picking up the tab for the whole family's travel to Connecticut. "After months of this is a happy depression, moment," Neil said. "Childrens Hopes and Dreams Foundation" is able to grant wishes like Lexy's because of donations from people all over the United States. The Foundation exists because funding comes from people who want to make dreams come true, people who care. If you would like to help fund send child's another dream, donations to Children's Hopes and Dreams Foundation, 284 Rt. 46, Dover, N.J. ,07801. HwfAinrM mi Don Peet retires after 30 years r. lehi 3 Woman injured in auto accident 1-- 15 Claudia Cooper, 21, Provo, was reported in surgery late Monday at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center after being injured in a three-ca- r collison earlier that morning near Lehi. Ms. Cooper reportedly received massive head injuries when she was ejected from her vehicle during the accident. Utah Highway Patrol Trooper Dennis Shields reported the accident occurred Monday at 10:20 a.m.' on Interstate-1one southbound quarter mile north of the Alpine Highway (Utah 92). He said Ms. Cooper was traveling northbound in the center lane of 5 when she apparently made a sharp move to the left, striking a vehicle driven by David Livingston, 34, Provo, causing it to do a 180 degree turn in the emergency lane. Ms. Cooper's vehicle continued moving to the left through the medium and collided with a southbound vehicle driven by (Mr.) Michelle Lyman, 40, Springville. She continued all through southbound lanes and came to rest in the opposite emergency lane. Ms. Cooper, the trooper reported, was not wearing a safety belt and was ejected from her vehicle. No one else was seriously injured in the collision, it was reported. 13th Ward fair highlights harvest Harvest time in all it's glory will be featured at the annual 13th Ward Fair and Auction on Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Lehi Stake Center, 200 North Center. . Concessions will open at 10 a.m. on the parking lot at in the recreation hall. Attractive booths will feature games, food, and handiwork. An auction is scheduled for ? n.m. with Dale Crotts as auctioneer. Decorated Cokes (to your specification) will go on the block, there will be Cabbage Patch cradles, picnic tables, and even a load of coal. Other unusual items to auctioned will be an unborn colt, afghans, a half of beef, and everything in the produce line from exotic fruits to everyday vegetables. Rumour has it that a gourmet dinnor prepared by one of Lehi's best cooks will be auctioned. Mark the date on your calendar and plan to attend this exciting autumn event. 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