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Show Pace H2 I UK DAILY 1IF.K All). Prow., I tali, Friday. February 2, 19 Atforney General says closed caucus was above board Some discussion may have crossed the line : '. By DONALD W. MEYERS The Daily Herald ' SALT LAKE CITY The Utah State Senate was within its rights to close a caucus meeting earlier this week to discuss potential litigation, the Utah Attorney General's office has said. But the Senate members may have crossed the line when the discussion turned to accusing Utah teachers of promoting a homosexual lifestyle. At issue is a Tuesday Senate caucus "meetii'te which was convened to discuss ducatron issues. Near the end of the meeting, the public and reporters were asked to leave fo discuss possible legal matters. Thi" meeting was reportedly convened "t(i discuss stopping schools from having ' Clubs 'for gay students, like the one that 'was recently formed at Salt Lake City's Last High School. U(;ihs Open Meeting Act allows governing bodies to conduct closed-doo- r ' meetings to discuss actual or potential litigation, personnel evaluations or some real estate negotiations. But information leaked from the meeting indicated that some senators, including Howard Stephenson, and accused educaCharles Stewart, tors of promoting homosexuality as an acceptable lifestyle. Stewart said homosexuality offered "nothing wholesome" and destroyed families. "If we have to ban every single club to stop it." Stewart said, referring to the East High club. "I would rather do that." The teachers were allegedly accused of describing a sex act and using Heather Has Two Mommies, a book about a girl Police beat ed by an Orem man late Thursday, to Det. Gary Orem the of '...Downey Department 'uf Public Safety, Gordon Freeman 'was arrested early today on suspi-'cio- n of assaulting the taxi cab drichase. ver after a three-hosaid the fiasco started Downey when three men got into the taxi night. j Thursday Two of the men went to Denny's then paid the driver to take Freeman to a Circle K store in 'i'" According ur Orem. "While on their way to the convenience store, a dispute over which way to get there arose and the driver pulled the cab over. ' After the two men got out of the vehicle. Freeman allegedly began -- to punch the driver who then tried to flee for help, Downey said. But Freeman restrained him and punched him a few more times until he finally agreed to take him to Circle K. Downey said a bystander notified police who eventually stopped the cab. At that point. Freeman jumped out of the vehicle and led police on a foot chase, losing them when he ducked into a nearby residence. Police continued searching, and three hours later, caught Freeman and arrested him, Downey said. VKHICLK BURGLARY More than $900 in property was stolen from a vehicle in southwest Alpine late Thursday. Lt. Dave McMunus of the Alpine-Highlan- d Police Depart- ment said the owner of the vehicle discovered the missing items when he went out to his car this morning. Among the missing items is a snowboard, 10 compact discs, a Walkman and the face plate of a compact disc plaver. An investigation is under way. Alpine students will go to school on President's Day SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Students in the Alpine School District will go to school on Presistudent's Day while year-roun- d dents in Salt Lake County's Granite District will be headed to school this Saturday (Feb. 3) to make up for last week's snow day. Other districts are planning similar make-u- das. p State law requires students to attend school ISO days. "Saturdays are hard for people, but on the year-roun- d school calendar we are trying to squeeze in a lot of school days." says Granite spokesman Kent Gardner. "So Saturday seemed the best option." The Saturday school affects 14 year-roun- d elementary schools and two junior highs in Granite District. Gardner said the year-roun- d calendar calls for makeup days on the next available Saturday. to." raised by a lesbian couple. Palmer DePaulis. chief of staff for Utah Attorney General Jan C. Graham, said the meeting was closed to discuss potential litigation. A deputy attorney general was there representing the education office in the litigation discussion and to answer Orem man to face charges of assaulting cab driver .It may not be safe to be a cab driver in Orem these days. That is what one cabby found out when he was alleedlv assault- - "Then, the whole thing started to take DePaulis said about the accusations that were then fired off. While the discussion was no longer on litigation and the1 need for a secret meeting over, DePaulis said there is no punitive action that can be taken under the act. The attorney general, who is charged with enforcing the act. can only take enforcement action if the body made a decision. In that case, the only sanction that could be levied is to make the body take the same action in a public setting. "No decision was made in that meeting," DePaulis said. "At this point, barring a decision, we haven't a thing to respond a different turn," Here's a roundup of makeup days: Alpine district students will be in class President's Day, Feb. 19. Granite's traditional schedule students make up the day Friday, May 24. just before the Memorial Day holiday. Jordan district students, year-roun- d and traditional, will be in school Saturday. Feb. 10. School will start at the regular time, but the school day may be shorter than usual. Davis district still is considerwhat to do. but "it may end up ing being a Saturday." a spokeswoman said. Murray district is reshuffling spring break. Teachers will take a rescheduled career ladder day March 29 instead of the 28th as prev iously scheduled. Salt Lake district students w ill make up the snow day on Mav 24. But Jeffrey J. Hunt, a Salt Lake City media attorney disagrees. He said the closing was questionable, at best. "Regardless of the action, you can ask a judge to find that they violated the act and enjoin them from future violations," Hunt said. And Hunt said the way the meeting was closed may have been a violation of BIKES: (Continued from Page It hile she was walking on the 1 w Pro- vo Canyon trail in July 1995. Taylor. Nielsen said, still has not recovered from her injuries. A police report was filed, but police could do nothing more because no laws were broken. Wayne Shepard. of the Utah Law Enforcement Legislative Committee, said a bike traveling at 40 miles per hour generates 2.000 pounds of thrust. "The probability of a fatality is ... ,L . . . . . .J 11 great ai uiose sxrcus. ancpuru wearing personal stereos that block out all other sounds. The bill now goes to the full House for approval. said, adding that many bikes are Nelson said he took Nielsen's HBE KUSCULAR DYSTROPHY IS THE EKEMY! HELP MDA HELP PEOPLE tfOCCVMCS IM HUM 2 with the Utah County Sheriff's Department and local law enforcement agencies. The Daily Herald publishes each week lists of some of the county's most wanted felons. Anyone with information as to the whereabouts of those featured here should contact Utah County's Most Wanted at 370-884- 3 during 0 after business hours, or 5 p.m. and on weekends. In cooperation 370-890- Fred Katoa Age: 30 Description: 6 feet 3 inches, 300 pounds, 1 brown eyes, I black hair Crime: Aggravated assault Katoa was of convicted V' t 1 . I I p xfiK it aggravated assault in 1993. He has since failed to abide by the conditions of his probation and Fourth District Court has issued a warrant for his arrest. Katoa has a scar on his shoulder and was last known to be living in Provo. Aaron C Young Age: 24 Description: feet 10 5 160 inches, mm The girls, all 15, had their par- school. The girls were picked up by mall security officers minutes after they arrived. The parents said security officers held he girls for 2 12 hours. non-strateg- ic Vaneta Madsen Young convicted felony theft Fourth District Court. Placed on probation, he subsequently failed to comply with the conditions imposed by the court. Young has a tattoo on his left shoulder and was last know n to be living in Provo. Age: 24 A. Wheatley feet 7 145 III 1958. Member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints. Served a mission to the Northern Far East Mission (Japan) from 1961 to 1963. Met her husband, Marcus Lee Hamson. while in Japan. After they came home, they met again and were married on February 26. 1965. in the Sail Lake Temple. Worked at ZCMI Department Store. Survived by husband, and five children: LaRea H. (Victor) Midgley. Daniel Paul (Stephanie). John Anton, Heather Lee. Marcus Kent Hamson. Five grandchildren: Dana Christine, Travis Joseph, Stephanie Brooke. Amber Nicole. Grant Parker Midgley. Father, four sisters, one brother: Nedra (Merrill) Thompson. Janece Madsen. Lenna (Richard) Watkins, Margene Johnstun, Neldon (Kay) Madsen. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 3. 1996. at Rose Park Tenth Ward - West Chape! (760 N 1200 W, Salt Lake City. Utah) at a.m. Friends may call Friday evening at Desert Mortuary (36 E 700 South, Salt Lake City. 5 Utah) from 9 p.m. and from a.m. at the ward house prior to the services. Interment Redwood Memorial Estates. 6500 South Redwood Road. Salt Lake City. Utah. inches. pounds, Bur-glar- v and theft of a "firearm Wheatley is being sought itrMid&iliYi by authorities for his participation in a theft and burglary that occurred in Spanish Fork during 1995. Wheatley. who has not been convicted of this crime, was last known to be living in Orem. during which time they and their possessions were searched. "They were asked to lift up their shirts to expose their waistbands and to lift their pants above their ankles." according to a letter by the parents. Security officers grilled them about drug use and asked if they had tattoos, which they demanded to see. None had a tattoo. Officers took "mug shots" of the girls and asked them to fill out "case documents." The teens later were banned from the mall for six month. Never during the 2 12 hours did security officers allow the girls to call their parents. some parties are attempting to derail efforts to boost education spending in the state. Gov. Mike Leavitt and legislators are proposing at least $30 million in school spending, a significant increase compared to previous budgets. The move has public support, Eskelsen said. "It is driving people crazy." Attempts to contact Gayle Ruzicka, of the Utah County Eagle Forum, were not successful. surgery. He was born March 20. 19 IK. in Grand Junction. Colorado to Martin Houston Kimmel and Ora Nell Duncan. He received his formal education in Grand Junction. Wilbert Moise Holiier, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and son, passed away February 1, 1996. He on Dorn was November 6. 1928, in Arnaudville, Louisiana to Moise and Bernadette Artique Holiier. He married Roseanna Baum on December 14, 1972, in Nevada. Elko, Their marriage was later solemnized in the Provo LDS Temple. He served in the Korean War. He was in the Air Force first and then the Army. A total of six honorable years of service for his country. Over the years, he served faithfully in the LDS Church. He was employed as a professional photographer. His legacy is his posterity, who will miss him dearly. He always felt his greatest accomplishment was his family. He is survived by his wife, Roseanna; one daughter. Desiree; two sons, from a previous marriage, Gary and Randy; Sara. four grandchildren: Sean, Matthew, and Ali; two brothers Winn and Lee; two sisters Genevieve and Ver-si- 7T Mi e. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 5, 1996. at II a.m. at the Berg Drawing Room Chapel of Provo. Friends may call at the Berg Mortuary of Provo. 185 East Center on Sunday evening 8 p.m. or Monday morning one hour prior to services. Interment, Utah Veterans Memorial Park. 6-- Alma Andrus 'Bub' Ludlow Alma Andrus "Bub" Ludlow, age 76 of Spanish Fork. Utah, died January 24. 1996, at his home in Spanish Fork. He w as born November 7, 1919, in Spanish Fork to Fred and Serena Andrus Ludlow. Alma was a graduate of Spanish Fork High School, where he played in the band. He also played football and as an tackle. He was a World War II veteran and served in the Pacific. He participated in the activities of Battery C, 122 Field Artillery Utah National Guard. He spent his lifetime working with his father on the family sheep operation. He is survived by four brothers and four sisters: Dr. Enoch A. Ludlow and Lavinia Ludlow Kanig of Spanish Fork: Serena Neddenriep. Reno, Nevada; Priscilla Kahan. Mt. View. California; Lucy Weaver, Dr. Lester A. Ludlow and Edw ard Money all of Orange, California and Fred Money, Susanville. California. He w as preceded in death by his parents and stepmother Cora Cloward Ludlow and an infant sister and brother. He will be missed by both family and friends. Funeral services were held Saturday. January 27. 1996. at I p.m. at the Walker Mortuary. 187 S Main, Spanish Fork. Interment was held in the Spanish Fork Cemetery. Full military rites were accorded. All-Sta- Col- orado. He married Mildred Mav Landry on June 2. 1939. They were later sealed on June 24. 1955. in the Manti Temple. Bob joined The Church of Jesus Christ Saints in 1952 and devotof Latter-daed many ears of sen ice to others. He served on the High Council in Sacramento and Glendora. California and as Bishop of Edgemont I9th Ward in Provo. He received great satisfaction from working with the youth of the Church. At the time of his death he was serving as a Provo Temple Worker. His great love for life and the Lord was an example to everyone. He was loved and respected b) all w ho worked and associated with him. Bol) was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. His w ife. who preceded him in death in 1995. his children, his grandchildren, and his were his life. He supported his family as an iron worker on dams, bridges, high rises, refineries, the 1 1TC and the BYU stadium. He was a profesbaseball sional boxer, player, and an av id fisherman and sports fan. After his retirement he spent many hours gardening, weeding "Millie's Hill", and raising animals. He is survived by his five children: Mrs. Nancy (John) Boyle, of Sacramento. California: Mr. James R. (Betty) Kimmel. of Provo: Mrs. Betty Koehler, of Sandv: Mrs. Barbara (Grant) Park, of Highland: Mrs. Sherrie (Craig) Carter, of Alpine: 29 grandchildren: 12 greatgrandchildren; 3 sisters: Doris Rode of Covina. California: Barbara Phillips, of Albuquerque. New Mexico: Helen Bathurst. of San Leandro. California: brother-in-laLes Landry, of Grand Junction. Colorado. A very special "THANKS" to all of the doctors and nurses in the medical community who gave Bob such special and lov ing care. Funeral Serv ices will be held Saturday February 3. 1996. at 2 p.m. held at the Edgemont 19th Ward Chapel; 300 W. 4800 North. Provo. Friends may call 8 p.m. on Friday evening at Berg Mortuary. 85 East Center Street. Provo. and one hour prior to services ai die Chuich. Interment will take place at Eastlawn Memorial Hills Cemetery. 6-- 1 national 9:30-10:4- 6-- y 5 brown eyes, brown hair Crime: 19, cations tollowing was Joseph Vaneta Madsen Hamson died January 31. at home after a long illness. Born July 5, 1940. in Richfield. Utah. Daughter of Paul and Orea Chris-tense- n Madsen. Graduated Pleasant Grove High School Robert Reed Kimmel, ace 77. died January 30, 1996. at Utah Valley 'Regional Medical Center fron compli blue eyes, brown hair Crime: Felony theft - Wilbert Moise Holiier Robert Reed Kimmel pounds, changes the way it handles suspected truants ents' permission to take a day off from Timpview High School in December as a reward for excellent schoolwork. The girls also had cleared their absence with the said the shift in the discusson, sion caught him off guard. But, if the meeting was moving away from litigation, why didn't Peterson say something at the time? "I should have' perfect 2020 hindsight," Peterson said. Also, he was told that the information that was to be brought up was germane to the issue. He would not say if he felt it was relevant. But Hunt said the law does not allow for discussions in a closed session. "It has to be strategy. It can't be a policy discussion on teachers talking about anal sex," he said. Stephenson and Stewart would not Hamson Mall SALT LAKE CITY (AP) The general manager of Crossroads Plaza mall said the shopping center has changed its procedures for handling suspected truants following the controversy over the detaining of three Provo girls for more than two hours. ceeding. Hunt said those procedures were not followed. House Majority Leader Craig A. Peter- comment on the discussion that took place in the caucus. But Stephenson said the discussion "may have" been contrary to the law. Lily Eskelsen, president of the Utah Education Association, said Utah teachers are not using lessons that promote homosexual activity. She said Heather Has Two Mommies is not approved by the state and cannot be ised in the classroom. She accused the Eagle Forum, a conservative political organization, of supplying Stewart and Stephenson with misinformation in an effort to disparage teachers. Eskelsen said it was her opinion that Ibituarios 1mr 1 almost silent and give little warning of their approach. Rep. Lowell A. Nelson. said European bicycles are fitted with bells to alert pedestrians of their approach, while American bikes are not. Nielsen said the law' would be satisfied if a cyclist gave a verbal ds Utah County's Description: bill seriously because an elderly friend of his died alter hitting her head on the pavement when a speeding cyclist forced her to lose her balance. Rep. Marda Dillree. said she supports the bill, but feels the pedestrian's role in accidents is overlooked. In some places, such as ski resorts that open their slopes to mountain bikers in the summer, bike trails are clogged with pedestrians, some the act. To properly convene a closed meeting, the body must take a vote, with two-thirof those present voting in favor, and the reason must be clearly stated. Also, either a tape recording or detailed written minutes must be kept of the pro- Obituaries Frank Antenucci , Frank CINCINNATI (AP) Antenucci Sr., who intercepted a pass for Ohio State University in the 1935 football classic with Notre Dame, ditd Wednesday. He was 82. Antenucci intercepted a Notre Dame pass and tossed the ball to a teammate w ho ran it in for Ohio State's first touchdown in the game that's been referred.to as "the Game of the Century." Notre Dame scored in the final seconds for an 3 victory. Antenucci and his Ohio State teammates were honored at halftime of September's Ohio State matchup agajnst Notre Dame, the teams' first meeting ' since 1936. Antenucci owned a wholesale pro'duce firm and officiated college games in the ' Cincinnati area. 18-1- Ward Bjron NEW YORK (AP) Ward Byron', a producer and director of radio programs thai featured the Bie Band sounds of the 1930s and 1940s, died Sunday. He was 89. Byron worked for the Music Corporation of America from 1938 to 1944 and produced its "Fitch Bandwagon" network programs. Their featured artists included Count Basie, Cab Calloway, Jimmy and Tommy Dorse y. Duke Ellington, Bonnie Goodman. Woody Herman and Harry James. Bron also worked on TV shows including "General Electric Hollywood Theater" and produced and directed in the commercials as a 1960s. free-lanc- Rhoda Fenster Daum Kenner DANBURY. Conn. (AP) Rhoda Fenster Daum Kenner. a radio talk show host for WLAD and WREF, died Tuesday of a heart attack. She was 66. ... She began her talk show on WLAD in 1978 and was host of "Dialogue 80" for 10 years. In 1994, she made her debut on radio's WREF-Aand WQQQ-Fw ith the "Rhoda Daum Show." She is survived by her husband, three children and eight stepchildren. Maxwell Lieurance ONTARIO. Ore. (AP) Maxwell T. Lieurance, a longtime administrator with the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, died Wednesday. He was 68. Lieurance was the architect of the Vale Project, a massive effort to rehabilitate depleted Malheur County rangelands. He joined the BLM in 1951 as a range conservationist and for many years ran the agency's Vale office. CARD OF THANKS We will never forget the overwhelming support from our neighand friends in the bors, loss of Scott Harter. We are eternalThe Scott Harter ly grateful. Family Dsnth notices Ellen Maurin Carter. 66. of Issaquah, Wash., died Jan. 31, 1996. Serv ices w ill be announced by Walker Mortuary. Payson. 0 1 -- ANY AID f ' Harold M. Black. 75, of Payson. died Feb. I. 1996. by announced Services will be Walker Mortuary, Payson. 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