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Show Free Press - Wednesday, September 22, 1993 - Page Foster grandparents honored for service to developmental center "I love every minute of it. Fll keep coming as long as I can, old Allie Cardon, Lehi, says of her experience as a Foster Grandparent at the Utah State Developmental Center. Mrs. Cardon, along with other foster grandparents who work with children at risk in various centers throughout Utah County, was honored at the 28th annual Foster Grandparentrecognition luncheon held at USDC LDS Chapel Sept. 83-ye- ar 10. Mrs. Cardon said she started as a foster grandparent at USDC (then the Utah State Training School) on the 27th of August in 1973 and has been serving there since. Lillian Sorensen, a foster grandparent in the Nebo School District, said she has been widowed for 28 years, and has been a foster grandparent for 20 of these years. Those children have made my life," she said. Ruth Graham, 85, also a foster grandparent at USDC, said the children she works with can't talk but "when you go in, they have beautiful, beautiful smiles. I love it." The grandparents told what a thrill it is when the children they work with shows even the littlest bit of progress. "I get more out of it then I put into it," one said. Mrs. Cardon and Mrs. Sorensen were presented with silver plates in recognition of their service. Fifteen year plaques went to Mrs. Graham and Jennie Fullmer, with certificates going to Afton Young and Verl Hancock. All of these recipients also received baskets of fruit, from Central Bank. Also recognized were foster grandparents who have served in the program for three and five years. Keith Stroud, superintendent of the Development Center, welcomed the group. Utah County Commissioner Malcolm H. Beck said every young child needs a grandparent. They are some of the best teachers they can have, he said. Beck said although there are changes coming on the national level, he doesn't think they will ever change the Foster Grandparent Program and how they serve young people, helping them grow up and be better in life. Gary O'Neal, regional direction of ACTION, said the Foster Grandparent Program, Senior Companions, and Retired Senior Volunteer Program will soon come under the Corporation for National Service. "The name will change," he said, "but the good work you are doing will continue." He said the Utah County program was one of the original demonstration projects in the nation, 10-ye- ar Student checks available The Utah Valley Business Education Partnership has again joined forces with Utah Valley's three school districts to provide the "Student Checks" coupon book as the major means offund raising in Utah Valley schools this year. The new Student Checks coupon book, which went on sale the first Boosters to induct two more alumni The Booster Club will induct two more Lehi High School alumni to its Hall of Fame during the traditional Homecoming Assembly on Thursday, Sept. 23 at 7:40 a.m. Carol Evans Smith, designer of the wagon wheel logo used by the Pioneers, and Bill Evans, noted dancer and dance teacher, will be honored with plaques bearing their names. Under the direction of members of the Class of 1973, the assembly will also include performances by Bill Evans and by Miss Lehi. day of school in schools throughout the county, is made up of coupons from businesses in Utah County. The coupons may be redeemed for free or discounted meals, merchandise, services and entertainment. Thebooksellsfor$l2, $8of which is retained by the school which sells the book. The remainder is production cost. The Utah Valley Business Education Partnership is comprised of individuals andbusinesses throughout Utah County which have an interest in the enhancement of education in the county. sponsored by the Office of Economic Opportunity as an employment program for seniors. In the beginning, there were 33 demonstration projects involving 782 grandparents. Now there are 275 programs with about 23,228 grandparents working with "in excess of 89,000 children." Ninety percent of the grandparents are women, he said, and 16 percent are 80 years of age or older. "Probably the greatest role any of you will ever play is to be a grandparent," Dean Jones, aformer assistant superintendent at the USDC and long time supporter of the handicapped, told the group. "Words are insufficient to tell you what you mean to others." Relating experiences he has had in working with the handicapped, Jones said these children have needs and want someone to confirm that they are valuable. Carol Morrow, director of the Foster Grandparent program in Utah County, expressed appreciation to the luncheon sponsors for their support, and the grandparents for making a difference in the lives of the children they work with. She paid special tribute to the sixteen volunteers over 80 who serve in the Utah County program, the oldest of which is 87. The luncheon was sponsored by the County Commission and hosted by the Developmental Center. W&7 u - no 7r , B mi M-Hll- 4 :'i ''Mni&v A Lehi man was booked into the county jail after being charged with driving under the influence, open container, driving on suspension, leaving the scene of an accident two weeks ago and a $300 outstanding warrant. The officer stopped the vehicle because it fit the description given in the earlier accident. A search of the trunk yielded theopen container as well as damaged car parts consistent with the report that led to the stop. Three minors, including one juvenile, were charged with illegal consumption of alcohol during a routine traffic stop. hit-and-r- etc., from getting hydrant. This dirt or rock could clog up a fire nozzle when it is being used. This would stop the flow of water and could be very dangerous to the firefighter. It could also make a difference in puttingout the fire, which just might be on your home. Please put them back! Yesteryears: Pony Express :n fM is?! Historical Calendar, Memorial Building Bids Announced the city would not pursue the opportunity to correct the problem. Mayor Ron Smith asked Hutchings if he would look into the possibility of future funding Richard Van Wagoner approached the city council to ask for their support of a historical calendar. Councilmember Haws, with a second by Councilmember Swenson, made a motion to approve $150 for the project. Haws than announced to the availability. audience that the city would open bids on Oct. 5 for therenovation of the Memorial Building. Main Street Sidewalk Problems cil Bret Hutchings asked the counabout correcting the problem on Main Street-fro- m 100 West to Eastwhere access to some businesses is too high. According to Hutchings, federal funds were available at one time, and asked the council why 20-Year-- Problem Denied The council received a bill in the amount of $232 for damage to a water service line. Although the results of the damage apparently occurred only recently, the party submitting the bill claims that the city nicked the pipe 20 years ago when installing a power pole. Councilmember Haws' motion to deny the request was unanimously supported. Other actions approved The city council also approved the following measures: Mike Dubois' request for a zone change on lot 20, Country Manor Estates, Plat B, from RA-- 1 located at 334 W. 2100 to North. Motion by Swenson, sec R-- l, ond by Player; unanimous. Don Palmer's zone change request on 8.1 acres from RA-- 1 to R-l at about 2500 N. 1200 East. Motion by Haws, second by Swenson; unanimous. Adoption of the National Electrical Code. Motion by Haws, Player second; unanimous. Adoption of the ordinance for franchise for Mountain Fuel Supply. Haws' motion, second by Player; unanimous. A request by Leo Hadfield for final approval of Meadow Vista Subdivision, seven lots, located at about 1335 W. 900 North in an approved l zone. Motion by A-- Swenson, second by Barnes. In addition to those making the mo- tion, Player also voted yes; Hadfield abstained and Haws was absent from the floor. John Hadfield's request for extension on the Mill Annexation of approximately 7.2 acres, located at about 120 S. 850 West in an existingGC-- 1 zone. The motion by Haws carried, with exception of the Hadfield abstention. Recommendation of the Planning Commission to add the following uses to the GC-- 2 zone: easing establishments, River. "I knew now where I was, so I followed the stream until I came to the bridge that led across to the town ofLehi. When I got there, I was nearly frozen to death; but the good woman at the farm house I struck r first filled me with hot coffee and something to eat and I soon felt better. "When I called for my horse, they ' said.'Whyyoucan'tmakeitthrough this storm; better stay with us till it clears.' "The mail's got to go through,' I said, and I jumped on to the pony again and struck out as I thought . towards Salt Lake. But as bad luck would have it I wound up about an hour later in front of a deep gulch half filled with snow. I had got this . time up into the northeast corner of the Utah valley, near the little town of Alpine, off my trail about eight . miles. "Looking across the gulch I caught sight of a light shining dim through the snow. So I left my horse and plunged down into the gulch, and after a struggle through the drift that wanned me up a little, I finally made it up the other bank over to the cabin. When they opened the door, I told them of my fix, The man went round and got my horse while I sat there thawing out again. By the time he came back, the storm had cleared some, and the stars began to come out. It was colder than icicles; but I could see my way now, so I didn't mind." There are two monuments within 10 miles of Lehi honoring the Pony Express and Overland Trail. One is in front of the Officer's Club at Camp Williams and the other is on the frontage road just south of the Utah State Prison. The marker near the prison is riot on its original location, but rather about 1000 feet north. The Rockwell Station monument was first unveiled on Oct. 13, 1934 under the direction of John G. Giles, executive secretary of the Utah Pioneer Trails and Landmarks Association. J. Cecil Alter, historian of the association, gave the dedicatory address, reviewing the history of the Pony Express. Governor Henry H. Blood and several other dignitaries also spoke and paid homage to Orrin Porter Rockwell who had operated the station in the 1860s. In attendance were Rockwell descendants Lettie Rockwell Stevens (daughter), Minnie Stowell (granddaughter), Goldie Cheshire (granddaughter), Orrin Porter Tyrell (great-grandson- a ceremony was airplane which dropped A highlight of the low-flyin- g ). a letter of congratulations from Lehi Mayor Stanley Taylor. During the program a wagon train bearing many original Utah pioneers also arrived on the scene and made camp. Rockwell Station monument was built by the Adult Aaronic priesthood of East Jordan Stake (Draper, Union, Midvale). They used foundation stones taken from the ruins of Rockwell Station which was several hundred feet west. In 1961, when came through the area, the monument was dismantled. A smaller version, containing the original plaques, and an additional one honoring the Pony Express Centennial, was build just off the west frontage road at the Bluffdale Exit. Recently Joe Nardone, executive director of the Western Trails Association has been in Lehi to examine with a group of us the Rockwell site, Indian Ford across the Jordan River, and other points westward. His organization is currently writing a book on the Pony Express Trail as well as producing a series for PBS on the history of the trail. Two summers ago he rode the trail on horseback. Next summer he will make the trip on foot, walking from St. Joseph, Missouri to Sacramento, California. When he comes through Lehi we plan on hosting an evening with him. Look for the details here next June. Public Power with Lehi City Power Dept. 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Continued from front page myself on the banks of the Jordan V Carol Morrow, director of the Foster Grandparent Program, left, and Utah County Commissioner Malcolm H. Beck (right) honor foster grandparents at recognition banquet. 100 0 m " Leave hydrants alone, please in the "It seems someone has decided the caps from the fire hydrants are have been taken interesting-ma- ny from the hydrants all around the city," said Ned Wilson, Lehi City Fire Chief. If you have one or know of one, please put it back on the hydrant. The caps are an important part of thehydrant. They keep dirt, rocks, Hi; c a VT Name Address MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN Bring this form with you to the celebration. GOOD LUCK!!! 3 |