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Show weetone SPRING 2003 Page 8 The West View A forum for resident histories, stories, and milestones including births, deaths, marriages, anniversaries, graduations, etc. A Neighbor’s Perspective Edie Trimmer Lillian Beck moved into her house in Glendale in 1948 as a friends was domed because she looked over time, a sense hood developed, young bride. She was of Italian played and together English ancestry, Catholic in an LDS neighborhood, a working mother in an era of mothers who stayed home. “Those ‘first years were hard,” she says, because she felt set apart from her neighbors. She had very little time to get to know her neighbors, since all of through covenants went to school first grade school. These from high day of school,” Lillian says, “the kids in the neighborhood _ came to my yard so I could take her family. The houses built in that period restrictive an apartment “dark”. But of neighboras children childhood friendships often turned into romance and marriage. “Every year on the first her time went to her work and had and that prohibited selling or renting to “colored” people and one of her a picture. That’s New Beginnings - Then and Now. what I miss _about the old neighborhood, is how our kids grew up together.” Once again, she considers herself a minority on her block; there are several families from Mexico and Tonga and one from Blackhurst - Wemarh: There are a few a tions as old and new cultures rub against each other, but she Cynthia Sanchez, daughter of Louie and Marina Sanchez of Poplar Grove,. and Matt Blackhurst, son of Dr. Richard knows most of her neighbors. sidewalk mower. on an electric “Stephanie their lawn prefers it Lillian Beck, because she ‘is feisty, has visited... the Governor’s office to voice her and freeways neighborhood? In they do: not Westside from harm her prevent being the view, the good neighborhoods for families but “the Interstate and railroad tracks create a division between Angel, returned Carolina to our Carolina Caceres Arbaca Father on January 20, 2003. She working who had the honor of her. : 7 Carolina was born in Guatemala City, Guatemala to Marta Caceres. At the age of three, she was sent to Primary Children’s Hospital in _ many surgeries for a life-threatening condition. Having Elementary, | school and church related activities. 2 Carolina gave birth to her daughter, Kristina, at the age of 17. As an adult, she worked in manage- expenses. Since 1992, the Seattle Bank, best Poplar Grove, oy around and build upon.” Under the leadership of NHS, on behalf of the Tongan United Methodist institutions, Corners is currently in its pre- provided more Joanna Davies and Calvin- Petersen of West Jordan were married Jan 18, 2003 in the Jordan River Temple. A recep-. tion was held that night at the LDS 26th Ward at 1145 aunt, you instilled Church, Friendly affordable housing, Filimone ing; they met at a dance of. the Tongan United Methodist than $11 million in grants and development phase. NHS hopes Church said, “We, Tongans, are a loans in the Salt Lake City area, to have the project in full develcommunal type of society. We creating nearly 1,000 units of Opment within the next two- don’t own many things — it _ affordable housing. | years. belongs to everybody.” He “Projects like these help bring © NHS is a private, non- -profit expressed his sadness with the true economic development and corporation governed by resiloss of their church two years revitalization to neighborhoods - dents, local businesses, and Salt ago, but felt hopeful about the Friendly Corners project. “Today Lake City officials. The organizain need,” Senator Bennett said. I am filled with great joy, because “By transforming a corner like tion unites youth, residents, busiof all of the great partners we 4th and 9th, we can help provide nesses and community leaders in a place that communities, like a revitalization effort to provide have here,” he said. Calvin’s elderly and have’ attended dance classes at bec — New Arriwal - Connor Everette Jepperson The newest addition to our family, Connor Everette Jepperson, arrived on the morning of January 5th. He was welcomed into the world at birth by his proud and loving parents, Charlotte and Chad Jepperson, our midwife, Gwen Latendresse, his brothers, Evan and Cameron, and his Aunt Katherine. _ The birthing process. was helped along by my husband’s reassuring support, the mellow strains of Norah Jones on the CD community Mone with grandfather, who they help care for. in 2002. building, and a positive image of -Revererend Jordan Calvin, son of Denise Petersen and Wade and Rosalie Petersen, graduated from Copper Hills in 1998. Joanna and Calvin both attend the = Salt Lake Community College Redwood Campus. They both enjoy danc- in me target neighborhoods. At the press conference, SLCC. Calvin served an LDS mission in Atlanta, Georgia. They make their home in South West. many of your great qualities. Thank you. You may be gone, but never forgotten. We now have a guardian angel, looking over all of us who shared your love. Until we meet again. We love you. by Roxanna Caceres working with local Utah financial has Petersen - Davies Wedding. will never let them forget the great woman that gave birth to them. As my first manager and the attended Glendale continued from page 3 in | best care of your children, and Middle, and East High Schools, Carolina had many friends and was able to participate in many Corners Masters Carolina, I will always take the Despite a life with deadly diseases, she was a strong. woman, full of joy, happiness, and deter- mination. _Parkview ment in variousPiccations, and 1 still made time for going out and havy- know, her children will miss her very much, growing up without her. : | Salt Lake City, where she endured a Administration. ed from East High 4 love of her life — a very devoted husband, Nicolas Arbaca. They had a strong little boy, need Nicolas Arbaca Jr. She hung on so strong to see her son turn four years old. As we knowing on Business think about ourselves.” “ing fun. This is how she met the will be deeply missed by everyone’ in Hawaii. east and west and in the way we In Memory Arbaca honeymoon 500 South SLC, UT. Joanna, daughter of Allen and Sheila Davies, grew up in the Poplar Grove area and graduat- - Sweet the newly- displeasure in his role in allow- tracks Our to Cynthia is studying to become a dental hygienist at the Salt Lake Community College and Matt is over a stroller”, she explains. her home. His office has called her to ask if she has changed her opinion. She has not. Does she think the railroad Caceres Congratulations weds! These. days, one ‘of her favorite activities when she tends her two-year-old great and Linda Blackhurst of Sandy, granddaughter, Stephanie were happily married in the Salt Briana, is to walk the neighbor- — Lake Temple on February 14, hood streets, pausing at the 900 2003. A reception and dance South Rail line to look for were held in their honor at the freight trains. She can be seen, Joseph Smith Memorial pushing Stephanie down the Building. Afterwards, they spent ing these trains to run so close to School children gather i in Lillian’s yard on first day of school. Sanchez Wedding Born: January 5, 2003 When: 7:13 a.m. Where: Salt Lake Hospital Weight: 8 Ibs. 1 oz. Regional Length: 20 inches player, the gentle, loving presence of our two sons and my younger sister, Katherine, and the calm, professional care of our midwife. He was showered with love by his extended family and friends soon after his arrival. Welcome, sweet Connor! Cannon LDS Stake Celebrates 50 Years! We would like to acknowledge the 50th Anniversary of the Glendale area’s Cannon Stake, which occurred this year, 2003. Cannon Stake has been such a positive, prominent presence in the community over the years. Happy 50th Anniversary! |
