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Show . Opinion Z ' Lifestyle C3 C4 Eatertsiomeiii Ct EDITOR; MITCH WILKINSON THE DAILY HERALD 344-25- TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 1998 Merchants optimist ic about University MaH's future By DONALD W. MEYERS The Daily Herald ' OREM As everyone awaits ?CMFs decisiaa on whers it will do business, University Mall's merchants are cautiously optimistic about the nail's future. Shopkeepers in the Orem shopping center anticipate s dip in sales when the Provo Towne Centre opens to the south this autumn, but they think University Mail will continue to survive a3 long as it has good department stores anchoring it. - Optimism get something "If they like Nordstrom to match Dillard's, then they'll do well said Brock Lawrence, manager of Games People Play. The mail has already lost one anchor store, J.C Penney, to Provo, and the mall owners in Provo are negotiating to get ZCMI to abandon University Mall, where it has been a fixture for decades. City officials have speculated that losing ZCMI would be a blow to the city's economic vitality, and not just at the mall but along the University Parkway commercial corridor. To prevent that, they are mulling offering mousy or land to keep ZCMI and possibly bring in another tenant to replace J.C Penney. John Sims, president of the mall's merchant association, said businesses are taking a about ZCMI's decision, which is expected this month. Still, nearly everyone's optimistic. They think the future is good. The remodeling is going to make a difference Sims said, referring to Woodbury Corp.'s renovation project. The first phase, a $10 million remodeling of the main promenades and courts, began in January and is expected to wrap up in August. Scott Hammer, manager of 1015163 camera store, predicts that both malls will do well. "Since this mall's been around for so long, it will have a good client base said Hammer. But that depends on having a good department store anchoring the rest of the shopping attitude wait-and-s- center, and he predicts ZCMI will continue to be one of the three anchors that holds the mall in place. As far as Inkley'a, it will have a store in each mall. tory and theology. But Hanson believes the mall will still be popular with people who live in the northern half of Utah County who may not want to drive down to south Provo to go shopping. Concerns Anne Muhlestein, manager at Not everyone is optimistic, however. Missionary said Emporium, Betty Jo Hanson, manager of Living University Mall will do well as long as Scriptures, fears a loss of business if it ha3 stores that aren't the same as ZCMI decides that Provo's East Bay is those in the Provo Towne Centre. a greener pasture than the corner of "Look at Salt Lake City. They have University Parkway and State Street. three malls next to each other and "It would probably draw away a lot they're doing well. So what's the difof LDS people, and our products are ference?" Muhlestein said. Sims and the merchants also denied designed for LDS people," Hanson said. Living Scriptures markets video reports that someone was surveying and audio tapes on scriptural and mall businesses asking if they planned historic events that focus on LDS his to stay in Orem or relocate to Provo. April showers volunteers with opportunities to serve Fj;'iiiii,Liiijii '5- - 1 UTAH COUNTY Every month, the United Way of Utah County offers opportunities for volunteers to donate their time. Activities in April include: For more information, call Marina Graham at 763-400- 8. OUTDOORSYARD WORK Volunteers are needed for four-hoshifts on April 25 to CHILDRENYOUTH assist Neighborhood Housing The Key Services of Provo with moving Concept Intercession program is looking plants from a community garfor volunteers to assist in a vari- den into the yards of completed ety of areas. Tasks include teach- Habitat For Humanity homes. For more information, call ing special classes, assisting teachers, tutoring, going on field Sam Lee at The Provo City Parks trips, helping with sports and simple interaction with children. Department is locking for volunVolunteers may help either dur teers to help clean up city parks, ing school or in repair and paint after-scho. r benches, paint volunteers ase ou planning over needed restrooms and r or more tables, lay sod and a variety of to information, help other activities. first-grastu- wLoverMl2 For more ur H' 375-582- 0. rt ol are kindergarten and and 370-460- 9. Volunteers age 60 and 5- - r a touch of color to fields tnet have yet to turn green on larsi soutt of the Alpine Sliai and i Highway Friday. first-grad- e de dents at Grand Canyon Elementary School b Spanish Perk. at students Grand Canyon n ytaii Jspan, but " well-hous- well-fed- ." ed s non-prof- wish-grantin- g, Make-A-Wis- 860-947- 4. fentit!'.'v schetWod rl 'Coir itiSJCS contsv. ly Cfe..'iK& Ebc5!58e fc-O- ames Is a fV'isiSHKV :' " tste CHy in ftabruary Is Fweit. 37.2 '' - ittcrtit- - ctegrsses Average siTowf in ths Vfecai:ch Mountswvs ranges 5ete-e300400 inches. VOUTtSM: An estirrKit-c- d n ilr.lli i.500 for ' tefc4 v.tjntwr iaf! " if be gTjs wofftcedPitd City in tSrt. US' '."i- -'f i 4 - r ."i : r start In DISABLED Tbe State Utah needs Center Developmental volunteers to provide interaction with disabled residents. To provide stability in residents' lives, a three- month or longer commitment is appreciated. Groups of volunteers are also needed in the third Sunday of each month to escort residents in wheelchairs to a concert on the center' campus. one-on-o- ' - itest-rjuv- vote by rw IfX on Xr IC, i335. Sfct Lak? Ctfy so'jfjt to host tte game 1V? liPOORCOpy pr !ajr!crl ck& was ftNtkd host citf prccto w - 491-010- 0. 12,000 durslfters will tte gJftws. A rwp storestrafon " ineST: Slt jke sfii at-ri- teinperature in Salt - nil to night- in sowrttown SaJt I af fSKfifA5L: The .Mf'l &i 5. The Forest Service is looking for volun- teers to help with trail main-tenance and general campground 798-461- 0. h The it Foundation of Utah, a agency that grants wishes for children challenged by illnesses, is forming a volunteer committee in Utah County. Volunteers are needed to focus on special events, medical outreach and public speaking. Volunteers are also needed to plan special events, such as parties for wish kids, instructing medical professionals in Utah County about how to refer eligih ble children to and to visit schools and attend public events to explain the h Foundation to those who are interested. For more information, call Mary West at 1 (800) Region Three of the Division of Youth Corrections works to chilprovide guidance for dren by providing programs such as the Explorer Scouts, a Scouting program for boys and girls. Volunteers are needed to teach children about career possibilities after they finish school. For more information, call Linda Campbell at Make-A-Wis- Games-fact- 852-664- Elementary a cleanup. foster grandparent, volunteers For more information, call help students with various Jim Dunford at task3 throughout the day. To be a foster grandparent, OTHER call Garth Bird at Region Three of the Make-A-Wis- " o oma 2002 Winter Olympic call Jennifer at 377-578- 0. Those who aren't accredited, By JOSEPJILNE ZIMMERMAN We will never however, will focus on the comThe Daily Herald "Nagano was unbelievable. munities hoeting the games, cost it has the know what she said. games In 2002, PROVO03XEM She baid the organizing comUtah will be scrutfaized as it been estimated $25 billion is well aware of the mittee to never has before, according a demands of reporters' jobs. member of the team organizing "Reporters need to file their Shelley Thomas, senior vice president for communications, Utah's Winter Olympic Games. Salt Lake Organizing Committee stories on time. We realize the But what image will Utah importance of making sure the present tc the world? Shelley Thomas anticipates that press can do their jobs. We must Thomas, senior vice president is thinking a great deal about how welcome the world will with the it for communications approximately 10,000 accredit- make sure the athletes and the audiand also in ed She 2002. Lake Salt brought Organizing journalists will come to Utah press are Committee for the games, told ence members up to date on for the games, plus 6,000 jourthe ProvoOrem Chamber of where the committee stands nalists who aren't accredited See OLYMPICS, C2 Commerce last week that Utah with its work. and can't attend any events. - information, School in Spanish Fork. As fdiis m 2302 will lie at "St kindergarten w MAKi. LtSTERTIw Duly Herald ATIaiPbovf lends "e pavilions, . 1- - Division of Youth Corrections needs volunteers to help organize its annual 5K run, which will be Saturday in Provo. Volunteers will help with registration and various other tasks. The profits from the fun run are used for k youth programs such 83 the Explorer Program. For more information, call Linda Campbell at The Crisis Line of Utah County is looking for mature volunteers to answer hotline calls from people who are in crisis. Volunteers will provide a listening ear and will talk to people who call the crisis line for help with serious problems. Duties include offering information and referral services for homeless people, suicide prevention, rape intervention, help for those in abusive relationships and confidential listening. Volunteers may set their own schedules but are asked to comr mit to a three- - or block of time each week. For more information, call Brad at Police departments in Utah County are looking for volunteers to help organize and participate in neighborhood watch programs in their communities. Members will learn how to make their homes more secure, watch out for others in the neighborhood and report suspicious activities to the police or sheriffs office. For more information, call your local police department. In Provo, call Sandy Bready at In Orem, call Lt. Ned 2 and at the Jackson at Utah County Sheriff's Office, call Jo Murphy at at-ris- 491-010- 0. four-hou- 266-443- 3. 852-620- 229-720- 343-400- 5. |