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Show Page B2 - THE HERALD, Provo, Utah, Tuesday, November 28, 1989 Timp center can't Officials repay federal funds struggle with cuts Mental Health SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Community officials have appealed for state help, saying the center and Utah County can't repay the federal government $1.8 million for Medicaid funds misappropriated by former center executives. Utah County Commissioner Malcolm Beck, chairman of the com- By JOSEPHINE ZIMMERMAN Herald Staff Writer Utah County commissioners are struggling with the problem of cutting an already lean budget by $2.3 million, according to Commission Chairman Brent Morris. He said projected revenues are $16,771,161, while projected income is $19,081,004, a difference of $2,309,-84- munity mental health authority 3. board, said the center is experiencing cash-noproblems and has received only about $628,000 in restitution from the three employees who pled guilty of misusing some $3.5 million between "We've already lost $3.5 million and there's no way we as a county can pay back anymore than we can recover from the people who stole the money," the commissioner told Gov. Norm Bangerter Monday. Rod L. Betit, state health care financing division director, whose office is preparing a federal audit of the center, said the state will have to reduce its claims for federal money for mental health services by some $1.8 million as a result of the lost funds. The audit is expected to be completed after the first of the year. State officials said there is no room in their budgets to absorb the $1.8 million, which they said would have to be passed onto the mental health center. "We just don't have the flexibility to flat out write you a check or eat it," said Bangerter. The three former administrators of the center were ordered to repay more than $3 million in restitution. Carl V. Smith, former speciality programs director was ordered to repay $1.7 million; former business manager Craig W. Stephens, $1.4 million; and former executive director Glen R. Brown, $255,000. The three pleaded guilty last May to theft and misuse of public funds charges and were sentenced to up to five years in prison. w "We are faced with either raising taxes or cutting the budget, and we don't want to raise taxes," said commissioner Malcolm Beck. Morris said the commission must balance the budget, and that means drastic cuts. "Our problem is to do it equitably, so that some departments don't feel picked on or believe that we are favoring other departments. "Nothing has been sacred in the budget process this year," Morris said. He pointed out that the county has drained its reserves. ' "'A county of this size should have at least $500,000 in reserve, but we have nothing at present." Morris said the commissioners are doing everything possible to keep from making cuts in personnel, but even that may be necessary. "We don't want to balance the budget with employees' jobs. We hope we can balance this budget so we don't have to come back and force the employees and department heads to go through the same thing next year." Morris said the $1.2 million mortgage payment on the new county complex which the county faces each year places an added burden on the budget. He said they are looking at different ways of balancing the budget, such as billing the cities for care of their prisoners at the county jail. "We're also taking a hard look at our contributions to organizations, such as UVEDA, Mountainland Association of Governments and the Utah Association of Counties. These are all excellent organizations." He said the Utah Association of Counties has increased its dues by $10,000 this year Tim-panog- 1986-198- 8. 4 "i ' . If! i, .. .. ' . 1 Beck said the center hasn't received any restitution from Smith and only about $76,000 from Stephens. Brown has repaid a "sizable portion" of his restitution, officials said. Including properties that have been seized, officials have paid about $628,000 in restitution. "Our position is that this was; a definite, planned manipulation of money and the state really shouldn't be held responsible for it. The people who stole the money should be," Beck said. "I don't see us forgiving (the debt)," said Betit. "We have no way of forgiving it in either of our departments unless the Legislature was to make an outright appropriation." Without some type of state help the county commissioners will be forced to close the mental health center or turn it over to the state to run it, Beck said. The center serves the mental-healt- h needs of about 800 people in Utah, Wasatch, and Summit counties. "If we have to pay back over $2 million in federal allocations right now, we'd just close down" the mental health care facility, said Beck. "We just can't afford it." Don Muller, the center's executive director, said he foresaw no other option but to go to the Legislature "for some kind of bailout." Muller said Timp was "like an agency that's been bombed out." "Our position is that we need to work out some type of an arrangement with the federal government and ask for some relief or come to the state and ask for relief," said Beck. Officials say an audit of the mental health center for 1988 hasn't been started but they estimate the money due back to the federal government from that year is considerably less than from. 1986 and 1987. AaaaMD ry Obituaries Veva Hart Veva Peters Berg Hart, 90, died Monday, Nov. 27, 1989, at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center. She was born Jan. 15, 1899, in Provo, to Jnhn .1 anH Marv Kllen Stubbs Peters. bhe marriea wvman Berg, Jan. 19," 1929. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Tem ple, June 24, 1938. He died Jan. 9, 1955. If. She married Dr. Charles J. "Chick" Hart in August of 12. Dec. He died Li 7!' 22, 1971. She attended Maeser, Timpanogos and Central schools. In November of 1908 her mother died. For 13 years she kept house for her father, who was left with a large family. She also worked for the Startup Candy Company, Carpenter Seed Company, and the Ross Millinery' Company. In addition, she did dress making in her home. After her first marriage, she and her husband lived in Provo. In August of 1935 they bought the present location for the mortuary, the old Jesse Knight home at She has always been 185 E. Center. active in the mortuary business. In the early years at the new location, she assisted the Relief Society ladies in many ways. In later years, she served as receptionist. She has served in many civic organizations, the Red Cross. Heart Drive, Polio Drive and with her first husband worked on every drive for Utah Valley Hospital. When the hospital was a reality, she served as chairman of the cutting and sewing committee for the hospital linens for 12 years. She served as a member of the hospital board. In the fall of 1955, she juined the Pink Lady volunteer organization. For two years, she served as president of this organization and has served on their board since. She was a member of the Indies Literary Club, and was honored for being a member for over 50 years. She was also active in WALKER! M () HS E. 300 K S. T L A R PROVO Y 3"J-M- Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the Lake Shore LDS Ward Chapel. Friends may call at the Walker Mortuary of p.m. or Spanish Fork Tuesday at the ward chapel Wednesday 1 hour prior to services. Interment Spanish Fork City Cemetery. 6-- 8 Elva Tiffany Anderson Graveside services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in the Provo City Cemetery. Rodney Raven perilling, to be announced by Walker Mortuary of Payson. Funeral services 5-c- ar One cool cat This Orem cat wasn't affected too badly by the weekend's snowfall as it scrambled to its fence. The cat perch on a nearly won't be seeing more snow fall in the area soon, as a high pressure system should keep the sky clear and dry for the next few days. MULTI-CA- several bridge and sewing clubs. Because of her civic activities in the area she was voted Provo Outstanding Woman in 1982, by the Freedom Festival Awards Committee. She has been an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da-y Saints. Prior to her first marriage she lived in the Pioneer Ward, where she taught Sunday School for 15 years, in the Primary' religion class, and served in the Mutual presidency. Following her marriage, she and her husband lived in the Bonneville LDS Ward, where she was a teacher in the Primary', Mutual, and the Relief Society. After their move to the present location of the mortuary she served in the 5th LDS Ward as work and business leader for six years and has taught in the Relief Society. She is survived by her husband's children, Max W. Berg, Provo; Mrs. Lewis K. (Marion) Clark, Ogden; Mrs. Burke D. (Joan Jenkins, Dr. Charles J. Hart Jr., Dr. Paul D. Hart, all of Salt Lake City; Mrs. Elaine H. LeBedin, White Plains, N.Y.; 15 grandchildren, 12 greatgrandchildren, one one sister, Mrs. Frank (Adele) Peck, Salt Lake City. She was preceded in death by five brothers and four sisters. Funeral will be Thursday, 2 p.m. at the Berg Drawing Room Chapel, 185 E. Center, Provo, where friends may call 8 Wednesday p.m. or Thursday one hour prior to service. Burial will be in Provo City Cemetery. worked Hamilton bound over to court Fourth Circuit Judge E. Patrick Monday ordered Wayman McGuire 28, former Brigham Young University football player, bound over to the 4th District Court for trial on two counts of unlawful Hamilton, sexual intercourse with a female under 16 years of age. At the outset of the preliminary hearing, Kay Bryson, deputy county attorney, presented an amended complaint changing the dates when the two alleged incidents occurred. During a preliminary hearing the girl in question testified concerning the incidents, relating how she went to Hamilton's apartment many times with others and a number of times alone. She said Hamilton had had intercourse with her on June 3 and Aug. 26, 1988, before she had observed her 16th birthday. After describing in detail the incidents, she admitted she had waited more than a year before reporting them to her LDS bishop. The bishop, in turn, reported to her parents and to the Orem police. "He was like a big brother to me; I enjoyed being around him," she testified. Glen Ellis, Hamilton's attorney, asked the prosecutor to "explain to me the physiology of this case." He told the court it was physically impossible for Hamilton to have had intercourse with the girl under the circumstances she described. "It's a travesty to cause a man to defend himself against charges like this. Hamilton is a professional teacher and counselor who has the confidence of hundreds of young people. He is decimated by these charges." Bryson said the state had met the burden of probable cause and had shown that Hamilton was more than two years older than the victim. He asked the court to bind Hamilton over for trial, asserting that the circuit court is not the "trier of facts." Judge McGuire said the court is indeed the trier of facts. Joseph Pino ," Lucille M. Thome, 81, of Orem, died Monday, Nov. 27, 1989, in Orem. Funeral will be Friday at 11 a.m. at the Lakeview 6th Ward LDS Chapel, 155 W. 1600 S., Orem. Friends may call Thursday at Berg Mortuary of Provo, 8 p.m. or at the chapel Friday one hour prior to service. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove City Cemetery. r Mortunr Services 'H'l.lHil i Veva Peters Berg Hart Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Berg Drawing Room Chapel, Provo. Friends may call at the mortuary p.m. or Thursday 1 hour prior to services. Interment Provo City Cemetery. Wednesday 6-- 8 ACCIDENT - A 15-c- ar Monday pileup occurred on morning just south of the American Fork, Main Street exit. The pileup happened about 9:15 a.m. There were no major injuries, and most of the cars were involved in minor fender benders, said Trooper Mike Rees of the Utah Highway Patrol. Five cars had to be towed away. At the time of the accidents, the snowfall was coming down "pretty heavy" said Rees. "The people were driving too fast on the slick roads," said Rees. "Then someone lost it (control) and they just started piling up." Extensive damage to the vehicles was the description given by Rees although exact amounts were not available. A RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY burglar reportedly entered an Orem home in the vicinity of 200 N. 700 East, Monday through an unlocked garage door. Items reportedly missing included an Emerson VCR and some jewelry, said Gerald Nielsen of the Orem Police Department. The owners were at work when the burglary occurred. touching on topics such as family unity, honesty and love. The commercials have won awards ranging from several Clios, the highest award given to advertisers, to a Gabriel, an award given by UNDA, an organization of Catholic communicators. During a special departmental symposium Dec. 5 at 11 a.m., M. Russell Ballard, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the LDS Church, will discuss the role of the Missionary Department of the church in the production of the "Homefront" commercials. Throughout the day, those in- volved in the production of "Home-front-" will discuss their experiences in a series of workshops with stu- - T 4 :f An American RING THEFT Fork woman reportedly had four rings stolen from a ring box sometime within the last seven days. Honeybee Smith, 28, allegedly had the rings stolen from her home, 49 S. 300 West. There was a wedding ring, an engagement ring, an antique ring, and a pinky ring taken from a jewelry box in Smith's bedroom, said a police spokesman. The rings are valued at $6,600. There appeared to be no forced entry into the home. Police said they have a possible suspect. An CHURCH BURGLARIZED Orem LDS chapel was burglarized early Sunday morning. The church at 650 S. 800 East was entered through an unlocked window, said a police spokesman. A storage closet was broken into and two VCRs valued at $600 were taken. AUTO BURGLARIES Four more auto burglaries in the Provo area were reported on Monday. Stereo equipment was reportedly taken from each of the vehicles, as well as tools, cassette tapes and a set of jumper cables, said Capt. Duane Fraser of the Provo Police Department. 1-- V4 ... Stephen Allen Arch Madsen dents, faculty members and the public. "The 'Focus on Excellence' program will give our students the opportunity to interact with innovative and successful communicators," said Kathryn Egan, one of the organizers of the program. "We are considering scheduling similar events on a regular basis if this one is successful," said Raymond Beckham, associate dean of the School of Fine Arts and Communications. "'Homefront' is one of the most nationally acclaimed media campaigns ever to be produced fu-in Utah," said Beckham. "In the ture, we will look outside the state as well, in trying to honor outstanding media programs." Open house planned for Slater Lindon. She She was born FORK open married (Rov) Slater, Sept. honor AMERICAN An of Alice Wright house in Slater's 80th birthday will be Saturday, 9 p.m. at the American Fork 3th IDS Ward, 381 S. 300 E., 6-- American Fork. She requests no gifts. 1 i, A series, "Homefront" proclaims family rather than religious values, Death notices R Five BYU communications profs to be honored The Brigham Young University Communications Department will honor five communications professionals Dec. 5 for their contributo the "Homefront" series tions Joseph P. Pino, 63. died Sunday, Oct. 22, produced by Bonneville Media Com1989. munications and the LDS Church. He was born May 30, 1920, in Sunnyside to Mr. and Mrs. John B. Pino. Beginning at 9 a.m. the program, He served in the Navy during World titled "Focus on Excellence: Home-frontWar II. He was a lifetime member of the will honor Stephen B. Allen, Eagles. He was retired from U.S. Steel, Richard D. Alsop, Sherman M. where he worked for 35 years. Crump, Arch L. Madsen and Heber Survivors include children, Joseph P. who participated in producWolsey, Pino, Jr., Provo; Cynthia Farrcll, Spring-villof the "Homefront" series of tion Trish Draper and Eric Pino, both television commercials sponsored Orem. by The Church of Jesus Christ of the were under direction Arrangements Latter-Da- y Saints. of Berg Mortuary. Although the church sponsors the Florence B. Bellows Funeral services will be held Weather causes 1 pileup on Interstate 15 Herald Photo Brian Tregaskis urn Sherman Crump 18, 1928. Her children are June S. Pulley and Merrill Slater, both of American Fork; and Roy John Slater, Charlo, Mont. Heber Wolsey PROVO in S.A. Richard Alsop Funeral Flowers FREE DELIVERY 1042 S. 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