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Show 6A Laknid Review North, Wednesday, Apr. 27, 1983 r The Roy City Council passed a resolution to continue funding the city employees' retirement plan at the same level as in the past. The council had postponed their decision in order to study the issue. Recent action by the state legislature lowered the required percentage a city must contri- funding the retirement plan. In other business, Val Cost-lepresident of the Roy Chamber of Commerce, said the chamber is trying to reorganize so it is more effective. Costley offered support for council activities involving the business community. He also expressed concern over vacant areas in bute to employee retirement Roy shopping centers. We plans. If the council had not would be glad to help contact passed the resolution, individu- landlords, said Costley. al employees would have lost Roy City Manager Richard Kirkwood invited chamber rehundreds of dollars per year. Roy City Councilman Lavar presentatives to a scheduled Smith suggested the council meeting about ways to stimuconsider setting up a replacelate the shopping area between ment disability program for ci- 5600 and 5700 South. It is the site ty workers. The state dropped of several vacant buildings inrequirements that cities pro- cluding a former Safeway store. vide medical and accident disaThe council also passed a rebility coverage. solution condemning the Allco I think it's necessary to Auto Parts property at 5368 S. move quickly on the disability 1900 W. It is part of a redevelopissue, said Smith. This is as ment area designated for Roy important as the resolution on Citys planned $10 million shop- ROY lW. Ifym- - i. :;rrf , mmim fgigt Roekvoll Art To Bo Shown At Layton Mall is Cifly io Continue Key Employees' Retirement y, ping center, Roy City Attorney Roger Dutson said he has been unable to reach an acceptable financial settlement with the property owners. Estes Begins Sentence Newton KAYSVILLE C. Estes began serving his jail sentence last week, claiming the media never let the public know his true intentions. Estes faced a possible three-yea- r sentence for an attack last July on U.S. Supreme Court Justice Byron R. White but was 'given a light sentence March 31, when U.S. District Court Justice David K. Winder took in consideration the health of Estes wife. In addition to the jail term, Estes has been ordered to pay a $500 fine. 10-d- ay 10-da- A picture LAYTON worth a thousand words explains the value of art: that we can learn something about ourselves and our world from a single glance at a picture. The American illustrator Norman Rockwell captured the spirit of the, American people. Made famous by his Saturday Evening Post cover illustrations, Rockwell demonstrated, through art, the spirit of patriotism, goodness, and brotherhood of the common man. Rockwells illustrations are character studies and ofwholesome, nostalgic, ten humerous. He captured on canvas the essence of smalltown American and the little one-of-a-ki- people who form the backbone of the nation. Layton Hills Mall will be bringing the exhibit of more than one hundred Rockwell pic- y tures to the Mall 28-3- 0. DAD Everett J. Anderson gets generous hug from daughter Shirley Beeler after long separation. Phone Call Reunites Dad, Daughter After 46 Years Bi SHARON STEELE Rtviaw Correspondent CLEARFIELD For nearly half a century, Shirley Beeler, 638 W. 1000 S., lived less than 30 miles away from her father, but those 30 miles might as well have been a million, so broad )was the gulf of intrigue and mis- it was Ruth who provided the vital information, a phone number. Dialing that number, Shir- ley recollects, was one of the scariest things I ever did. I was so happy, I started crying on the phone, her father interjects. So excited, I forgot to ask her where she was. I understanding that separated never dreamed Id ever see my the two. little girl again. The seeing part came just Three weeks ago that gulf narrowed, when for the first one week later. Early in April time in 46 years, Mrs. Beeler Shirleys husband Robert drove stood on common ground with her to Salt Lake City. Neither Everett J. Anderson, embracShirley nor her father slept ing the father she had not been much the night before. Anderallowed to acknowledge as a son even lost his voice over the child. prospects of being reunited with According to Anderson, it all his daughter. Probably lost it started when his first wife, Shir- somewhere under the bed, he leys mother, died of leukemia. whispered hoarsely when the Shirley, then barely 3 months two had settled down enough to old, was whisked away to be exchange a wistful joke. For Shirley, whose fine bones raised by her m&ternal grand. and slender figure are an indisparents. Before I could do anything, putable copy of Andersons 'everything happened, Ander-son- , more masculine frame, finding now in his 70s, explained. her father has meant gaining a S Though Anderson said he half brother, Arthur Anderson, tried to maintain contact with and six nieces and nephews she his daughter, communication never knew existed. For Anderwith his deceased wifes parents son, finding his daughter has who didnt like me very much meant the addition of two was next to impossible. Eventugranddaughters, Shirleys ally, they even moved, leaving grown children, to his posterity. no forwarding address, taking For both Shirley and her dad, Shirley with them, and chang- finding each other has meant ing her name. Anderson smiled retrieving a part of self that was wryly, as he recalled sending lost and bringing it home across his daughter a dress for her a gulf. fourth birthday. The package She .was returned unopened. never even knew about it. That wasnt the only thing Shirley didnt know about. For many years, Shirley said, she was alternately told that her LAYTON The North Davis father was either dead or just Chapter of the American Diabno good. etes Association, Utah affiliate, , Confused, she turned to aunts will hold an educational progand uncles. Only one aunt, her ram Thursday, April 28, at 7:30 'mothers sister Ruth Croft, p.m. at the Humana Hospital could, or would, give the searchDavis North, portable clasing girl a glimmer of hope. sroom in the northeast corner of When at the age of 14 Shirley the room parking 'found her parents marriage lot. emergency 'certificate, learning for the first Speaker for the monthly time her own legal surname, meeting will be Craig Berthold, She confided in Ruth. who holds a master of social help you find your work degree. His topic will be The Stressful Impact of DiabTather, came Ruths response. Ultimately, after Shirleys etes on the Individual and the grandparents had passed away Family. 30-mi- le Diabetes Group Dates Program 77)0 A Ilk festival of music, dance, and artwork by Weber Countys most talented young people. WHEN: April 29th, 1983 Sponsored by the Weber School District and in partnership with the Newgate Mall, with a special thanks to the Eccles Art Center, P.T.A., and Weber County Library. WHERE: TIME: Newgate Mall district-wid- e 5:00 - 8:30 p.m. (VH X? -- O -- NEWGATE MALL The practical choice . Ao .V ?V 36th and Wall Ave. , Ogderi (Community artists will remain throughout Saturday) wffiia ; Ill . ir ( iiSS &J or van; or that graduation present; a new family For a special car youve always wanted. Let First Interstate Bank help pick-u- p turn those dreams into reality with a simple interest loan at competitive bank rates and new, longer terms. Our professionals can tailor a loan to fit any of your specific needs. Stop by any office of First Interstate Bank and see how one of our simple interest car loans can help you add a picture to your album. I v i. ? i n LIONS CLUB President Lee Foxley (left), Lion's Club member Roger Stover (right) and David Facer, Roy's building inspector, view a drawing of a proposed landmark for Roy an enormous clock. Facer is leading a drive to raise money for the clock which will be installed on the fire tower of Roy's new fire station. The Lion's Club donated $500 toward the purchase of the timepiece. Their donation Represents 10 percent of the clock's total cost. i F7o2 Fltsl Internal Ban ol Utah. N.A. A tej Bank mambat ot the Flral Intefttat system with assets at mote then (40 Billion. MsmBet FOIC Official bank of the 1984 Olympics |