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Show The Salt Lake Tribune c8 UTAH/OBITUARIES A Joint a Day Keeps IlIness Away? Californian Seeks Utah Pot Law BY STEPHEN HUNT Tuesday, February 19, 2002 ~_—— Searching for someone to sponsora bill to le galize marijuanafor medical use, Dennis Robert Peron haswritten letters to every member of the Utah Legislature. No one hasresponded yet, Peron said Monday duringa rally on the Capitolsteps. But the55-year-old Californian whoin 1996 drafted a similar bill in his homestate be- lieves Utah will eventually join nine otherstates that allow people with cancer, AIDS, glaucoma and other diseases to use marijuana toalleviate pain and nausea. Callingit a fight for democracy, Peron said: “I hope to empowera lot of people.” Meanwhile, Peron is fighting criminal charges in Cedar City, where he and twofriends acationing in November when they were busted for pot possession. brought our message to Utah kind of accidentally,” quipped Peron, whois to be arraigned today before 5th District Judge Robert Braithwaite. Allegedly found in possession of nearly a poundof marijuana at a Cedar City motel, Peron and his two companions year-old John En- twistle and 19-year-old Kasey Conder are each charged with ‘third-degree felony drug possesion with intent to distribute and possession ion of drug paraphernalia. A conviction on the felony id Alder died ‘ounded those with medical permits to obtain marijuana ifthey “growtheir own”or establish unregulated “clubs” where marijuana can be procured without resorting to street purchases of black market Married Corl J Alder on June 28, 1966 in the ae The Family requests ‘hot you send ws. — Mary loved music Gonotions to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation of your choice instead of fev tri fay Symphony carpe 9 quarte , She flowers, since there will be no servwrigyes ceaeesquill, cabroidery. ices. ond Her fomily was her duce enough for about 100 patients. rect Lyng ‘ond joy. She served her Peron claimed medical marijuana patients mony _copedties a Leslie Dean Christensen She was o foithful member of The in don't get high from using the drug. of Jens Orie"ofLoter-doy Prine penton.5Reli slie D. Christensen died Feb. 12, Qurch “They become normal when they smoke marSaints, residing for 40 yeors in the counsel pr 2002, ee eee ee liberty Pork Ward. She served in the pon “ealfaling calling she ever ijuana,”he said. the age of Relief Sodety, Primary and MWA. A jumonitarian Aid Deon, ates known fo his many proud Utah prosecutors saya May 2001 U.S. Supreme DUP. She was ond Court decision invalidated existing state medical which about marijuanafor 20 years by smoking about“a joint a day.” He said he prefers marijuana to Serum 1% acres is under marijuana cultivation. Entwistle, who emphasized that the co-op neither buys norsells marijuana, said they pro marijuana laws, and prevents the creation of a Utah law. The high court's decision held that there is no exception to federal laws that forbid medical marijuana use. Hospital for severalyears.She will be dearly missed by those who knew husband Corl, West ButPeroninsists thefightis far from over. Meanwhile, Peron said there has been no enforcement crackdown in California or other The May 2001 U.S. Supreme Court decision outlawing marijuana for medical use reversed a 1999 ruling from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling medical necessity can be a legal defense in marijuana cases. The federal governmenttriggered the case in 1998, seeking an injunction against the Oakland Cannabis Buyers Cooperative and five other marijuana distributors, including Peron’s co-op. ‘compassion to everyis wife years, Donnc one. pneewee eae 20mof jor fine ondofeternity in fife Fark 4 i on 8201So.fg Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. That 0 omeNiewings onFe sane , was 19m,6-8 p t prior 10 m officer ia the Army Field services on Wi failery ns served in the heater during W. Snyder. in soe of 1941 they were =Salt Loke Semin or the Church of “States have a right to regulate things, otherwise why havestates?”he said jail?”he said.“I don’t think so.” Reed Morrill, who drove from Ogden to attend therally, said he has treated his depression with father, Orlando Alt ‘Aion (Shirley} pleas sitet (Mel) Grighun; il pot. Peron founded San Francisco's Cannabis Cultivation Club and runs a 2acre farm, of ijuana to cure their alcoholism. Conder said he uses it for depression. The three carry documents signed by California medical doctors approving their use of the drug. Peron said he plans to bring the doctor whoprescribed mari- 7, Morrill said. California's law, Proposition 215, allowed states that havelegalized medical marijuana use. “Are they going to haul cancer patients to juana for him to his preliminary heari Beulah R. Simpson Gilbert Beuioh R. Simpson Gilbert passed from thislife peacefully on February Mary Elizabeth carries a possible prison term ofup to 5 years. Peron and Entwistle say they have used mar- Clifford John (C.J.) Allen Clifford J. Allen. 63. died Feb. 16. Vegos area ee Alder prescription medications, which make him drowsy. “| did get my medication [marijuana] today,” ‘THESALT LAKE TRIBUNE a ini ley, Provo; rd, West Vailey City, West Valley, Cty: mother 'd, West Valley City. Preceded in death byher father letar " oeeryces will Deheld Thursday. Feb 20 2. 11 am. at the Westiond athWard. 7268 $0. 2700 Ws Wes Jordan. Friends may coll Wesinesdoy from 6-8 pam. of the word ond also tne tour scr services, bormost Redwood MemorialEstes. After the war, he his en- gineering degre at the University of jah ond moved his new fomily to California where os a hemi Lois McKean Harmon Laboratc where he worked ohhis fea in 1985. Dean Donne served os Ree Lavenice aaron 15 Temple for the past 25 yeors and oc on sure ot the Family HisOskland ‘and Sait lake Ciay fived by his wife; and son, Neldon H. Calder Qovid (frome); end two grondcetmemorial service will be Tues. Feb noon, Lois McKean Harmon, 80, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and Yr oncmother,passedaway atid Booed Fer beloved’ husband year's cation for_a Valentine’s reunion Tom L Christensen on February| 3, Oraa respiratory i L ChrisDELTA/LAS VEGAS rounded in by her five dulsewer, oge 52.died hay 16, dren. 7ane Wosctch Lown Memorial Pork infn Slt Lake City. Neidon Hacking Calder, of we] oa =e ay 16, 2062 ot aysi Ld calacare center fc 24, 1913 to WallaceCalder end in Vernal, UT Haz O°1973, tee cso. preceded death. Neldon wos a devoted member of The Ghurch of Jesus Christ of Lotterday Soints hoving servedfoithtaly in sumerous callings. He loved to gor- ‘ar roduoted from Delta Hiigh Schooi i ing simple gospel 967. Attended Weber State Col. frutns through music Lois loved 4 ing and gave of her folent choir ang 953co member the “Hormonettes” ‘Nortring her children and_granddhildren wos her focus in life. She took lege. Served in the U.S. Armyin Gering sight yeors. Active, in Church. semi trucks for yeors but he enoied very most the yeors he managed Puffer many and two terms in Vietnam total- Loke on bagel Member ae brothers Earl, Paul, and Ghidren ‘Michoel oneier elos Alired.Preceded in ores Lakes, Marvin Lewis Colder; Satericyde Calder, aierx; Yislss Larson, ‘infant Neva. Services will be Wed. to0, Feb § It’s time for Utah to talk. Takethe initiative. On December9, The Salt Lake Tribune offered a sensitive and unprecedented look at Utah's cultural/religious fault In personalstories, demographic Bottom line: Each of us has work to do. The Unspoken Dividehas received praise from all quarters for its candor, balance, breadth and depth eee ed., February Craig); me De on Ndichildr ren: Mark.Tos teid, 20, 2002, 11 om. Sutherland 2nd scottaad oeshe’tlornoe sey Word, 3120 2600 Delta. Friends coll ct the church 10 a.m. until (ban Tecce of service. interment Delta inertness Com the direction of Lance Lewis Carver Nickle Mortuary ire; — Lone Ver reign bock Enid E. Erickson project was published with the idea of promoting understanding ofeach other's perspective and bridge-building interaction among friends and neighbors, acquaintances, groups and workplace colleagues. causes and poses potential solutions. ee A (ritfany)Cones A year in the making, this historic linethatal! too often divides Mormons and those who are not Mormon- a division that two in three Utahns say they experience. surveys, analyses and overviews,this six-page special section confronts Mountain. area a Club the He is survived Lenore German Veteran's Legion. Tom is ena ond coat Gaiger, bomie sen“tt mt)Bowers, American be missed by many. He wos o end of he Ettlehe eioyes imeracting io. Roe ; stepchil : will wonderful husband, father. son, onyBell Bomet’ Jech Pave“Com- ‘brother, uncle and friend. thork the stot seo,Somes Hopes Reoes Hayen, bm Survived by wife: Polly.ims Vegas, “erciliven withfo RSCU andre Aldrighy 13 NV; parents: Derral Barbar te 29. greot-grandchil- Christensen, ; Shilo ren; ond five great great-gr den, y. He wgh. and loved the lifelke spending time da ig somewhere far way for the weekend, =ipleying board oe: Lance wos the Connect Fi Lance wos very kind hearted. One To facilitate that end, The Tribune is offering free reprints of the Unspoken Divide to anyone who requests them. From onecopyto 100,it is yours for discussion points. And for the asking. gfMs Sqvortve sayings was “| om here WEST JORDAN - Enid £ Erickson, 88, died February 15, 2002, in areUtah. as born Aug 221913, Foal, WY to Fredrick ond Efaabem Beet married Clifford H. Erickson for you" we kno Lance was ‘on eorth te rele those who and cored for him. We knor is of oe gronusrey Jon peoce now, rid of ogcoe body fand clouded mind. There ore fon {wer ons get Renpyees spect wh goodness ‘ond special a coun tut te Gon te gow «8 ics. teaching us love and patience We are thankful ‘eris liver donor, whose gi 15 more yeors wih this specialspirit. The peo: ple of Loveland, CO; Denver froncos and ‘igh “Country Auto mode tegift oflife possible for ti Request your reprints (801) 257-8700, Ext. 1 24, The Salt LakeTribune (ise Kets chen, oe wos© resident of Golden LivingRetiromont fore 10: Years gd the, fom wishes Yo honk es for the friendship and care. Our farnily,wishes to thank the staff Gorden Terrace tor thelr ender core of Mom ‘during ‘her’ lost” few ys. services will be held, Funeral Wed... February 20%of| in . friends may call ies "ee 19m 7B pn y. also Wed. one if hoor prior to services: Interment Larkin Sunset Gardens. Carver. $0. Ogden. Lonce ‘nos many aunts, uncles ond cousins that ual, Salt Lake City COX, Shely and ZAIDNER, Mat BAXTER, Heid and Nathan, Logan. son, Feb. 16, Lagan Rewtonal Hoxpital, L ‘BLACK, Amanda and Michael, Mid vale, won, Feb, 17, 8. Mark's Hospital, ‘Salt Lake City. BUSH, La'Tisha and TURNER, Kur ry, Sandy, daughter, Fob 17, St. Mark's Howpttal, Salt Lake City CALAWAY,Natalie and Cory, Went Jordan, twin sons, Fob. 16, St. Mark's thew, Heber, daughter, Feb. 36, St Mark's Howpital, Salt Lathe City MYERS,Kelli and Barry, Newton, daughter, Feb. 17, Lojan Regions HosLawn, loved him and knew what © speci! person he was. DANIELS, Jennifer and ‘Tristyn and Stephen, Riverton, son, Rub, 17, 8 Mark's Howpital, Salt Lasker City. Honpttal, Salt Laike City. COOK, Tiffani and |. Riot age, Salt Laike City, Daughter, Feb 16, St Salt LakeCity, son, Fob. 17, St Mark's Hompital, Salt Lake City. , Laure and Christopher, MOSMAN Christie and Kim, ®. om. to aden ‘Howpiul, Salt Lake Givorced. He wos z adored: greg Riley Don. Toylor moe ‘and mor, Rachael ser stationed in Thallond during the. Viet ict. He retired from Tooele e evted fet’ sear Yous 0 generctor up in loved Fistis hunting. and it time outdoors. He wos on ovid arrow hea e bottle collector. soul mate, Katie Joyce gos, Nevada. water ond 12.45 pum, 5 Ben Jamin, Murray, son , Feb. 16, St. Mark's Eriko Nuttall, ney were loter 9 low Kryger, 6 mis te. he y Send condolences to fomily at wew myersmortuary.com son, Keb. 17, St. Mark's Laake City, Ruel Eyre Evans tnd Dorofhy Hale He mo Jonnsor. fayfom 11045 Kelly. Smithfield, daughter, Feb. 16, Lagan Re ional Howpital, Lagan. HULME. Kachel and Travis, Avon, uuyghter, Feb. 1S, Lagan Regional Hos pital, Langan, effects sort 7.wi948 to to preceded gundam Bill Car and Andrew, Logan, tane, Midvale, son, Feb. 17, St. Mark's Howpitul, Salt Lake City Kenneth DeVon Johnson Lance will alwoys be and DAL, Amy and ZAMBRANO,Sen Hompituatl, Salt Lave City CHAVEZ, ae and anes Murray, daughter, Feb, 17, St ‘Weston, daughter, Feb. 16, Lagan Re ‘nional Hospital, Lagan, OBITUARY DESK HOURS a oa ere Survived by ite, Los Vegan te NY; Nur where Don rece evel poem Rexburg, ID, Rickie Dee Sata‘owing core tte pon 'S Stoke, Ut, Deanne Evonne’ Jensen, zit: brs, . James Johmson, Opa ix fea te rom pam. Won INV. Funeral services will be held Thurs. Funeral Monday-Friday, # a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 pan. Sunday, 12 noon to5 p.m, ‘ - Mark's Honpoitat on Lake City and Marcos, River ton, dinughter, Feb. 16, 8 Mark's Howpi vel Atsreimer = is. rarecnay 30 aan 2.30 ane a a imterment will be f Cemetery. ~~ Tooele |