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Show ' ' "! - ' ' ' 'i - i. . i960 February 2i, sunday, Utah County, Utah ' I : " D' -- ,' ;fj , - ' ' - r , it ? ? - - " 'M - 1 , V ' 1 v ft. ' ' ' ! i - :w ' r ' ! !? . f. - . , . : V v j " z f The first actual steps toward acquiring this new facility for the city were begun aver two years ago after community growth had indicated1 a need for such a plant. First surveys were taken under the direction of the then mayor, LeGrand Jarmani and. the plant was completed during the administration of Mayor V. Emil Hansen. Plans were drawn and approved and general obligation bonds were issued; $250,000 government grant helped finance the project, the largest Orem City has ever at- - - . : tempted. The plant is designed to re move approximately 90 jpercent of the organic and bacterial pollution from the wastes ofj a papu - A Jfifi i . Provision . ! ' I been. made to ex has Cost figures in One of the most out- lation of up to 45,000 people. This $22.70 per capita. the plant to handle a populapand eqikiv-- ! elude landscaping, road surfacing industrial includes Orem of capacity achievements tion equivalent of 93,000 people standing and gutter curb the from Accord highway, to 20,000 population. by building duplicate units. City in the past year has been alent area in the The plant will make it possible c6mpletion and dedication of the ing to figures from the Utah Pol- and asphalt surfacing with new Orem City sewage treat lution Control Board, the cost per which are" not included in many for the city to comply 'fully regulathe State Health Department ment plant, located at 1100 South capita of design capacity! is amjong other projects reported by tions for sewage treatment. near the shore of Utah Lake. state. of the state OREM . " - ' Or em Marks Important Milestone T ' - - ' 1 "l- SUNDAY HERALD 7C 'mm These people hold the lead- the lowest atfout At, ; , Jt i. S V. t v new of f NITATION Here OREM TAKES STEP FORWARD IN and dedicated by Urem wiy. million-dolla- r sewage disposal plant recently completely , OREM CITY OFFICIALS t Front, ership of Orem City government Melbourne D. Wallace, O. V. Farnsworth, city manager; baW row, new mayor; Ann Cooper, city. recorder. Pack councilman; M. Alvm Rowley, inWensrreen,Mioldover Winston Crawford, cumbent who-wa- s and Harley Gillman new and Taird D. Billinars A v, nffiV.es nf citv manager r r,ii .Tho 5f re-elect- hol?-rwA- r- ed; and recorder are appointive. Population Nears 20,000 Orem Gity Ideal Place for Homes, Businesses, Industries xw ' f J Fast-Growi- ng By CARMA ANDERSEN I period of time is successifully making the iransition from! an agricultural area to a city. One of the leading police depart ments in the ktate and an active r u;L.n;n mcuuxmu nonce auxmarv iorce adequate police protection and Orpm Citv maintains a fire sta tion with adequate fire fighting equipment and an auxiliary fire department. New1 business and industry are constantly coming into the city. In the past year Inew buildings begun in the new shopping center have been Albertson's and Woolworth stows. Contracts have iust been let for a new $75,000 post office. , From sagebrush to OREM 20 steel in years is the story of fastest growing cities the one of in Utah, Orem City. Geographically located in the heart of Central Utah, Orem is popa rapidly growing city with a close at ulation now estimated to 20,000. Orem is ideally located for a wide variety of recreation and an site for homes. Althoueh Orem does have what is commonly referred to as growin 0 oains. the problems oi tne What city are unique in a sense. 17 square was once approximately miles of fruit orchards in a short r M Projei Will Boost Seem Plav Proram , A 1' fsw. OREM The largest expansion of recreational facilities ever exscheduled perienced in Orem is the Scera to begin this spring by Association. on Among the improvements acre the recently purchased 23 park site adjacent to the Scera Theatre will be a new swimming pool, park and play ground areas with special emphasis on facili ties for large parties and family reunions. A complete recreation center is planned with bowling ' allies, roller skating, dancing, and .enfthali 'diamond, midway attractions. other many The development of this area is being sponsored by the Scera As it community sociation, a the name of the with organization a nominff from nrcrnniyation Shar words the abbreviation of on's Community Educational and Recreational Association. The unique Scera organization community-owne- d with profits is J of the for used replacement being in and facilities and equipment buildings and on the grounds and assisting in all phases of com munity recreation and the buud ing of new facilities. At the present time the new expansion program is being financed by the people of Orem through purchase of bonds, memberships and by contributions. ifc JS . - .)"-''- PROGRESS - Tuin'mriir-nr- r IN FACILITIES: RECREATIONAL projected Sharon recreational development is . another sign of the progress being made by Orem City in providing f A "adequate facilities for its citzens; The j FOUR ! STEPS TO iMmd- - it - CIVIC SUCCESS Noteworthy 'additions to the city have included a new Community Church, and an addition to the Church of Christ newi businesses in the Among area have been Allen's 'super market, a launderette, the Orem State Bank Building, . Culligan soft water, a new floral shop, a childrens clo ihine store, and a branch office bf The Daily Herald Educational features of Orem City are unsurpassed in the state Several ne.w elementary schools have been completed recently and a new two million dollar high school has been completed and is in use. non-prof- I""it" " Above: of the recreational de- A velopment being planned for the 'i ' near future. r "ft! PROGRESS IN CIVIC SERVICES: . tpjft . Left: One of the great strides forward is Planned for the future are a new junior High school and two more elementary schools. Cultural, offerings are mapy and varied Civic organizations include, in activp Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis. Lions, Junior Chamber of Commerce and several federat ed womens eivic organizations There are aiso posts oi me iVan Tffion the tAV and the VFW and auxiliaries. The industrial growth of Orem Citv beginning with the ; was designed to adequate service aerial view bf the n e w 1 y completed sewer An seen in the newly completed million-dolla- r Sanitary Sewer Disposal Plant. Looking to the future the new plant - map WW al- most triple the present population. V ap X plant S o X , located uthw e it of Orem. . t cc-nstra-c tion of Geneva Steel Company and fication plants and other allied industries havje played a lajge role in the growth of Orem City Hundreds of acres are still avail able for industrial plants and ex cellent' sites can be obtained on Right: the . of, PROGRESS IN BUSINESS GROWTH Orem new post office to be, built at West Center and City level land in close to highways, railroads, proximity linesr arid sewer and power water, offers Orem City exceptional opportunities for successful oper- atinns nf nev industry large and smaT and ideally situated homes. well-draine- drawing A d, stride with the business. population, and industrial growth, a new post office is being planned for Keeping State Street. Below: A typical home in one of Orem City's new Ore m I s Recrea tion Mecca, Lake Park Being Developed : Orem City. ..1- subdivisions. winter offers Orem is a mecca for ing,, and boating-;;OREM all types of outdoor "sports. ice skating and skiing within easy One mile west of Orem lies the acess of the city. , Marina Park site. The park now consists of a beautifully arranged picnic area. Plans for the development of a harbor and improvements to the beach area are in the making. Summer months offer water skiing,, fish newly-acquire- d Each summer over 1,000 per sons, vounff and old, men and vomen compete in league! softball ffames..The local VFW . pdst spon sors a. outstanding boxing pro gram" for young men. - A , i r v. PROGRESS IN RESIDENTIAL GROWTH: Beautiful new homes and subdivisions provide ideal family living space, New schools and a growing business district are within easy reach of all the residential areas. . ''S;;;S?rSW: ' ' ' I'll " I , - " ONE OF OREM CITY'S RESIDENTIAL AREAS 0 . ; . v s - ; 3 1 -- - n ' ' " '' (Trem has many fine ArnnmsiTCTTn miTBril churches, schools and other public buildings. Above is new Community Church Dunt m rjoy uauer uupttiun of Kev. Vrna IlobULson, j 'w-- - ' growth, of attractive well landscaped brick homes throughout Orem has been tremendous in the past three years. The above homes are located on Cherry Drive in one of the city's ' well planned subdivisions. A city of young couples, the residential . X .WAS 'i |