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Show Online: ir.HskTheHerald.com t..!;: 50 CENTS THE NEWSPAPER OF CENTRAL UTAH VOLUME 78, ISSUE 305 FRIDAY, JUNE 1,2001 ksM on Countdown to Outdated equipment leaves residents hearing busy signals By JAY PATRICK Winter Games The Daily Herald 252 days SPANISH Today's Weather C A FORK Spanish Fork's arteries of High 86 54 Low communication are clogged. Residents trying to make calls are met with system busy signals, a sound similar to a regular busy signal but shorter and faster. "Sometimes when I'm trying to call someone, it's busy forever," said Spanish Fork resident Jan Cham bers, "and when you finally get through, nobody's been on the phone." Chambers said redialing the numbers 20 or 30 times before getting through or giving up is common, especially during peak use times from 9 a.m., around noon and from 6 p.m. Problems in switching equipment may be to blame for the constant conflicts, Qwest officials have said. The difficulties can be experienced in other parts of 7-- 3-- Similar difficulties are ply cannot handle the volume of calls being made. plaguing Payson, but apparBaker reported that Qwest ently to a lesser extent than told the city that for its size, Spanish Fork. it should have its own There's some days you switching system rather can't even get a dial tone," than having calls routed said Steve Spencer, facilithrough a switching station ties manager for Payson. "It in Springville. just makes it hard to conIn the letter, Baker duct business." writes that the problem has Spencer said it's his persisted for months. that only understanding "When we call out, we calls into and going coming have to use our cellphones," said Spanish Fork city man- -' See PHONE A5 ager David Oyler. south Utah County. "At certain times of the day, it is nearly impossible to make or receive a call into or out from . Spanish Fork city," City Attorney Junior Baker wrote in a r to the Utah Public Service Commission earlier this month. According to, Baker's letter, the city was told by Qwest representatives that switching equipment that services Spanish Fork and Payson is outdated and sim let-te- Sports Moving on Winner Steve Schneiter finished at to hold off a of four pack golfers and win the Provo Open. Bl agrees go up for if r 4 Snide Remarks approval By HAVALAH GHOLDSTON ' Celebration The Daily Herald n rrn Ladies and gentlemen, live from the Delta Center, it's the Brigham Young 200th Birthday Extravaganza Spectacular of the Stars! A2 , x X : UVSC officials OREM will approach the state board of regents today with two pro- that could significantly posals alter the face of the college. r new Three chemdegrees at UVSC istry, math and physics, and computer science and engipromise to be the neering main attraction at the monthfour-yea- C f '.y I; ly regent's meeting, which will be held in Logan. "We feel good about the Nation Fighting words asked a to delay judge Thursday Timothy McVeigh his execution, accusing the government of withholding evidence that denied him a fair trial in the Oklahoma City bombing. A4 Getaway Friday , i n 'I iii'i t f :J::'ii - i I t' 1 Mountain View graduates press on Student body president Bradley Herbert spoke for his 508 graduating "What a classmates when, but it's long, strange trip it has been been worth it." Adam Burr, an honor student who addressed the graduates, reminded them that they are the first graduates for the school 'of the new nullennium. He encouraged them as they enter into the next phase of their lives that he,-said- activities during Art City Days. CI -- KEVIN LEEThe Daily Herald PROVO Mountain View High School seniors met at the Marriott Center on BYU campus to complete their high school careers. is offering the valley many choices for summer ' t " The Daily Herald Take your pick. Springville 1 f Nearly over: Mountain View High School graduate Rebecca Hawkins, left facing, gives classmate Angie Foster a hug before commencement ceremonies begin at BYU's Marriott Centers Carrie Gruwell, right, looks on. By JENNIFER MLNNICH No more boredom t i f I 4 , Orem and Lone Peak seniors also had their chance to. shine at graduation on Thursday. See stories or A5 and A2. they still have the essence of lif to discover. ( . v "Whatever, challenges we face.... may we all press on," he said. Press on was the theme of the grad: ' ' uation. ; , Another honor student, Alice told her peers that there are two things they need to always remember: "Persistence and determination." Bauman said that succeeding is not something that just happens, but has to be worked for. "Never give up, always be deter - Bau-ma- n, mined," she said. Kelby Debenham, an honor student, paid tribute to the parents of the graduating seniors. She said the parents have been the most influential people in their lives and each student is fortunate to have parents who want them to succeed. "May we move forward to fulfill the potential we possess," she said. William Delaney Principal addressed his graduating student class and presented the graduates to the Alpine School District board of education. Tve come to know and appreciate ... your endless efforts to achieve excellence," he said. degrees," Lucille Stoddard, UVSC vice president of academic affairs, said Thursday. During the May regents session, UVSC's proposal for additional degrees was met with concern, despite reassurances from qualified professors in the science department. In fact, the regents dispatched two independent specialists to evaluate the feasibility of the degree programs; their conclusions were glowing. . "The consultants that were n on campus are and international are experts," Stoddard said. "The only substantive issue for them was the library, and we have already developed a plan for taking care of that." Stoddard said UVSC students have access to university libraries statewide, but more acquisitions of books and resources are needwell-know- on-si- te ed. "I think next year is the year we will be able to devote substantial money to the library," she said. Stoddard said a lot of the See DEGREES, A5 THE DAILY HERALD PROVO, UTAH NEWSPAPER By ERIC D. SNIDER The Daily Herald Index Dl Classified A12 Comics .... Business Horoscope B6 ...... A14 C7 Movies Obituaries . . . A9 ........ A8 Opinions Sports ., Weather . ..Bl ........ B8 SALT LAKE CITY Donny Osmond fans are in for a surprise at his Abravanel Hall concerts next week. "This is going to be a polka show from top to bottom," he said in a phone interview. "It's a new venture. I figure that's my way to get a Grammy, because there's not much competition." He's kidding, of course. After a career that has gone from "household name" to "walking joke" and back to "household name" again, Donny has earned the right to joke around a little. His run playing the lead in the touring company of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" and a successful stint as a talk show host (with sister Marie) put him back six-ye- ar 6 Hi,61 055 0005 0"8 two-ye- What: cert Donny Osmond in con- When: 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday Where: Abravanel Hall, 123 W. South Temple, Salt Lake City Cost:$35-$5- Info: Qall 5 355-ART- S senon top, but his sibilities remain. In fact, he's a little worried about whether it's safe to perform again in his home state, where he was most vilified when his career took a nosedive in the '80s. Til let you know after the Salt Lake shows," he said. "When they down-to-ear- th Courtesy photo ar See OSMOND, A5 Soldier of love: Donny Osmond performs in Cleveland on May lilT.;;-- 16. " |
