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Show r i CLEARFIELD COURIER, June 6, 1 979, Page 1 3 Emotions show as lr W ?JS2 If LDS ' Center Street Chapel dedicated r . By Keith Duncan Dedicatorial services were held last Sunday afternoon for the remodled Center Street Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints. Elder George P. Lee, a member of the First Quorum of the Seventy, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints, presided at the service and gave the " dedicatorial address and prayer. A lung, egdiiv,. that completely filled the stands and seating portion of the chapel attended the featured service. An overflow crowd had to be seated in the cultural hall for the two-holong event. Frank Lomberdo, Stake President of the Clearfield Utah Stake, conducted the service. A combined First and Fifth Ward choir sang during the prelude and rendered two additional hymns which were, Bless This House,Battle Hymn of the Republic. Mark the offered Argyle in- BISHOP WILLIAM Stake President, Frank Lombardo, stand Galley, Elder George side the newly rennovated just recently dedicated Center Street Chapel. Elder Lee gave the dedicatorial prayer. P. Lee, and WRIGHf, Bishop Neil S. Early in 1978, it was proposed by Stake President Harvey Broadbent that the 25 year old Center Street Chapel be renovated and brought up to standard with the new buildings in the Clearfield Stake. A pre-bi- d conference was held at the Chapel on August 23, 1978, attended by the Stake out- Sunset Church Harvey Broadbent, Harold Steed, and John Beutler, Bishops Neil S. Gailey and William V. Wright, Lorin SUNSET FIRST Eddo and Donna Jensen called their new son Tice Earl. Kevin John Smith was baptized and confirmed, the son of Gerald and Norene Smith. Gary Brett Gorder was sustained a deacon, the son of George and Charlene Bradford, Church Building Division, and Lawerence D. Olpin, Architect. Former Stake President, George S. Haslem, was the first to give remarks at the Sunday, meeting. This is a very emotional experience for me. It was 26 years ago that I stood here at this same Smith. SUNSET SECOND Christy Miskin and Ann were released as Primary teachers, Judy Gebheim and Marydene Wiberg sustained. Margaret Bachelor was released as Primary secretary, Alene place while the orginal chapel was being dedicated. Lutz The feelings AN OUTSIDE VIEW of A Anderson. Eugene Dunford d. highly ::Ak ved. How do you go about explaining Roger S. LeFevre? SUNSET FOURTH was Nicole Thomas baptised and confirmed, the daughter of Glenn and Linda ELDER RONALD CHARLES WEATHERSTON Thomas. Kit Gunter was home from LDS Mission in England. baptized and confirmed, the son of Ivan and Connie Gunter. Clea Pribble, Greg and Tammy Diech and Gary and Alton Stanley were blessed on Sunday. Tracy Jeffery was daughter confirmed, of Keith bap- Douglas was given his name, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Hughs. Weatherston son of Harold C. Weatherston, will report on his England London Mission Fuel representative. Se CITIZENS BANK ROY OFFICE IS NOW YOUR Supply SOTURBflV S area churches to submit stories IflEit (t TELLER SERVICE EACH SATURDAY WITH We invite and lifestyle will give him some instant credibility. Roger LeFevre: Owns two homes on Pill high in the Avenues district; one is valued at -- Hill the other $200,000. Cadillac a Drives $137,900, -- Fleetwood. -- commercial DRIVE-I- N FROM 9 A.M. TO 1P.M. 3 CITIZENS BANK 2050 West 5700 South, Roy Tel. 773-667- 3 (MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION) one gropes for an answer as to how this young man got to the top of the hill before his peers have even entered the race. But any thought that his parents set him up is impatiently brushed aside. My parents arent wealthy and they arent involved in my business affairs, he says with a note of finality that indicates the subject is closed. It is easier to grapple with LeFevres success and his executive demeanor when speaking with him on the xlephone. While he does not have the voice timbre of a old man, his is not the voice of the typical teenager. He uses no slang or teen jargon. In person, it is more difficult. He looks his age more than he sounds it. 40-ye-ar The inane but imperative question that must be asked of LeFevre is: Are you a His answer, millionaire? after a thoughtful pause, is: Im close. Ill say that. The youthful entrepreneur is presently a principal in Roger magnificent view of the Salt Lake Valley. Is a principal in several corporations involved in cattle ranching, marketing, real estate development and mortgage loans; a total of $9.2 million in planned projects. Is SUNSET SEVENTH new grandchUd blessed. accomplishments Occupies a penthouse office suite in the New York Life Building with a desk the size of a pool table and a Relief Ladd Morrell was baptized and confirmed, the son of BUI and Carolyn MorreU. Sam and Coleen Bass had a How do you convince a skeptical world that there exists a man of 18 years who not only has a key to the executive suite but owns it? Perhaps a quick rundown of LeFevres acquisitions, -- Society next Tuesday will begin at 7 p.m. a canning demonstration by a Mountain at the Clearfield Third and Seventh Ward Chapel, 231 East 300 N. on Sunday June 10 at 5 p.m. the and Dorene Jeffery. Cindy Fraley was baptized and confirmed, the daughter of Carol Champneys. Riley Douglas returns Weatherston returns home Elder Ronald Charles SUNSET SIXTH and successful businessman of only 18 years old from Salt Lake City. The fireside will be held in the third, seventh, and twelth wards chapel located at 231 East 300 North in Clearfield. The fireside will be for all mutual age students and Young Adults. Refreshments will be ser- Anna Field. SUNSET FIFTH New babies of Clair and publish such In concluding his remarks, Haslem asked that members rededicated their lives in constructive and positive over- Haslem. forming them of the growth that was anticipated for the Clearfield area in future years. Plans were made soon afterwards, where land could be purchased for future chapels. As the members of these two great stakes stay together and work together, great blessings of growth and prosperity will follow. Ive never known the Lord to ask of his people anything they were not capable of doing. Nor can I remember anytime that he has asked his people do something that blessings would not follow as long as the people were said Broadbent. worthy, Bishop William V. Wright of the First Ward spoke after the choirs rendition of Battle Hymn of the Republic. He was followed ways. Van Wagenen Speaks by Bishop Neil S. Gailey of the Fifth Ward. Both Van Clearfield of the Wagenen, Utah North Stake followed Haslem with a few brief remarks. Its now been eight months since the stake was divided into two stakes and looking over your faces today brings back many fond thanked their respective and cherished memories. As a representative of the Clearfield Utah North Stake, let me tell you that we are honored, as you are honored, to have the renovation completed on this beautiful edifice for the Lord, said Van Wagenen. Van Wagenen mentioned that the Center Street Chapel had been built while he was on his mission, but that he had had many cherished and spiritual experiences in the building. He was also proud of the character that is built in members of both stakes as they help to build chapels together for the Clearfield stakes. Former Stake President, Harvey M. Broadbent, wards for the generous time, funds, and patience in the renovation of the Center Street Chapel. Elder George P. Lee stood next to give a short address and a prayer to rededicate the church building. He stated that his goal for the rest of the world, and the goal that should be all of ours, is to see that all people know and understand what the Lord meant when he said, This is my work and my glory, to bring to pass the immortality and eternal tile of man (Moses 1:30) He stated that most immust we portantly remember the covenant and promises that each of us have made with the Lord. He the delivered then dedicatorial prayer. After the closing hymn. We Thank Thee, 0 God, For and the a Prophet benediction by Patriarch G. the Melvin Wood, coneregation was dismissed. S. Clearfield North Stake will sponsor a featured fireside on Sunday, June 10th at 7:30 P.M. The guest speaker will be Roger S. LeFevre, a mt used to statistics. stake president to the General Authorities, in- LeFevre will address Clearfield North Stake fireside this Sunday evening SUNSET THIRD Dun-for- very high in overall church statistics when the church voiced his comments next. He recalled the last letter that he had written as a the Clearfield Center Street Chapel that was dedicated last Sunday afternoon. Roger was Kent Anderson sustained a Teacher, the son of Rodney and Retha are said whelming, Deming sustained. was sustained a Teacher the son of Tom and Joan Babies blessed on Sunday were David Birch Girardo, son of David and Debbie Girardo. Heather Michelle, daughter of James and Joan Johnson; grandparents are James and Irma Johnson; Jessica Allen, daughter of Jim and Karlene Autry; Alica Kathryn, daughter of Kelly and Kathy Field; Alece Michelle, daughter of Donald and Dale custodian. Loftus, . tized Presidents Presidency, News Street Chapel, especially noting the many hours put into the building by unselfish members of the church. He stated that the spiritual and temporal wealth of the ward as rapidly increased members worked and sacrificed together. It was noted that Clearfield ranked President Alfred vocation. V- - Haslem encouraged the congregation and members of the First Ward to read the history of the First Ward. The other day I was walking through and looking at grave sites and thinking of the many hours that many people had put into the he building of this edifice, said. Haslem commented on the early building of the Center between carrying and $400,000 in $300,000 personal debt. Are you taking Roger LeFevre more seriously now? He certainly hopes so because this Is a problem he has had with grown-up- s since he started his first business at the age of 11. Youre either a crook at my age or you got it from your father," says LeFevre with a trace of exasperation. In my case, neither is true." The first part seems accurate enough; LeFevre Imparts an impression of candor and honesty that makes any thought of his tolng "crook" impossible. The second explanation seems the most plausible as S. LeFevre and Associates, his own consulting firm; First Capital Corp. with partner R. Dean Hill, Ph.D., which consists of First Capital Mortgage talk Donnie and disco while he wants to talk Dow Jones and corporate mergers. I dont want to be married for five or six years but I guess if the right girl came along Id marry tomorrow. Another complication in the life of a teen-ag- e tycoon is school. LeFevre says he got all Ds at East High School I hated high school. I couldnt stand the -- but discipline is and wisdom knowledge and how you use both to help others. con-ceren- for Jiis secret ambition: politics. I want to be president of the United States, or at least he declares a senator, deadpan. And I want to be the youngest president or senator that ever held office. A key to LeFevres con"overachievemspicuous ent is to be found in his first business, B&L Enterprises founded when he was 11 years old. Finding himself earning $4 an hour mowing just about Donut franchise for Utah (to build 10 outlets statewide) and Director Park Partnership which is developing business park on a Pioneer Road at Ninth South and 25th West. LeFevre is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints and his church activity is the only thing that takes precedence over business. He anticipates being called for a church mission following his 19th birthday in June. This is something I really want to do but as the same time I have about 50 employees who depend on me, he said, adding that he will deal with the dilemma when he comes to it. raise his price to $6 an hour, hired other youngsters to do the work, paid .them $2 an hour and kept the remaining $4. A capitalist was born.- - LeFevre has another "problem" . . . girls. "I have a problem with girls in that they are often intimidated by me, says LeFevre with the unspoken Implication that they want to Theres a difference between about doing well at the University of Utah which he now attends. Its hard to be a businessman and a college student at the same time but I need good grades so I can get into law school. A law degree, he believes, will not only help him in business but open the door everyones lawn in the 47-ac- everyone else. -- Loan, First Capital Properties Inc., Dunkin have the collateral, they begin to take you seriously, however. It was difficult for me when I was younger because from I was different he decided to (LDS) ward, Here are some thoughts and aspirations of Roger S. LeFevre: I want to collect brand new cars, put them in storage and keep them for 30 or 40 years and then bring them out. Brand new cars that need old no Roger S. LeFavre Kaysville Bible Church Introduces the ROY BIBLE CLASS Each Thursday Beginning April 5 restoration." I thrive on new ideas. My mouth wont keep up with my thoughts so that what Im saying is not what Im thinking." Its been hard to borrow capital in the past. I have to personally everything Time: 7-8:- 30 p.m. Location: 2331 West 4250 So., Roy Each class wil present a systematic study of one of the Bible's greatest chapters. The class could develop into an Independent guarantee I do and the banks get very nervous about dealing with someone my age. After you (nave you're good for it enough times and show them you For Information: Rev. 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