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Friday, September 2, 2005 The Spectrum OBITUARIES NATION NATION IN BRIEF Prosecutors drop charges against MCI NEW YORK Federal prosecutors said Thursday they will not prosecute MCI, the postbankruptcy version of WorldCom, for the $11 billion fraud carried out at the telecommunications firm. Manhattan U.S. Attorney David Kelley said MCI has fired virtually every employee who "played even a tangential role" in the fraud, which came to light three years ago. "The public interest has been sufficiently vindicated by the successful criminal prosecution of the principal criminal wrongdoers Bernard Ebbers and Scott Sullivan," Kelley's office said in a statement. Ebbers, the former CEO of Southern Utah Mortuary "A Tradition of Trust" (435) 586-4040 www.southernutahmortuary.com Wesley Alvin McCoy Graveside: Friday September 2, 1:00 p.m.

at the Cedar City Cemetery. Delma lone Barney Davis Funeral: Saturday September 3, 11:00 a.m. at the University 2nd Stake Center (Old Cedar North Stake). Viewings: Friday September 2, p.m. at the Southern Utah Mortuary and Saturday, September 3, a.m.

at the church. Interment: Cedar City Cemetery lone Woodbury Bradshaw Funeral: Saturday, September 2, 11:00 a.m. at the 8th Ward Chapel (2nd W. 2nd Viewings: Friday, September 2, p.m. at the Southern Utah Mortuary and Saturday, September 3, a.m.

at the church. Interment: Cedar City Cemetery. Michael Black Funeral: Friday September 2, 11:00 a.m. at the Beaver 4th Ward Chapel. Viewings: Thursday September 1, p.m.

at the Southern Utah Mortuary Friday, September 2, 10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment: Mountain View Cemetery WorldCom, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for orchestrating the fraud. Sullivan, the company's former finance chief, was sentenced to five years in prison after testifying against Ebbers. Boeing machinists vote to strike from jobs SEATTLE Machinists at Boeing Co.

voted overwhelmingly Thursday to strike, rejecting a three-year contract proposal their leaders had deemed "insulting." The strike by more than 18,000 assembly workers at 1:01 a.m. MDT today means Boeing will stop building commercial airplanes, and comes at a time when new orders had picked up in recent months. Union members voted 86 percent in favor of a strike beginning at 1:01 a.m. MDT today. Under union rules, the contract would have been automatically ratified and workers would have stayed on the job unless two-thirds of the union members voted to strike.

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As one of the nation's largest U.S. Muslim groups prepares for its annual meeting in the Chicago area, its leader is working to contain forces both inside and outside the community that would steer it away from the American mainstream. Sayyid Syeed, secretary general of the Islamic Society of North America, said efforts to help Muslims gain broader acceptance will be a focus at the gathering, which starts Friday and is expected to draw about 40,000 Muslims from around the country. Muslims worldwide have been under renewed pressure to distance themselves from extremists after a summer of deadly terrorist attacks in Britain and Egypt, and insurgent assaults on civilians and coalition troops in Iraq. The Islamic Society, based in Plainfield, has joined other Muslims in repeatedly denouncing terrorism, yet suspicion of the community persists.

Syeed compared the plight of American Muslims to that of other immigrant religious groups, including Jews and Roman Catholics, who faced discrimination when they arrived in the United States. "On day one, they were not HEIDE MAN MORTUARY 170 S. Mall Dr. 627-0691 Jack Pettingill Funeral Service: Saturday, September 3, 11 a.m., North Salt Lake Parkway Stake Center, 55 East 250 North, North Salt Lake, Utah. Visitation: One hour prior to the service.

Kennith Preston Funeral Services: Saturday, September 3, 11 a.m., 2nd Ward Chapel, 166 South, Main, St. George, Utah Visitation: Friday, September 2, 6-8 p.m., Heideman Mortuary, 170 South Mall Drive, St. George and one hour prior to the service at the LDS Chapel. SPILSBURY MORTUARY Patrick Henry Tracy -Funeral: Sept. 2, 10:30 a.m., Spilsbury Mortuary Chapel, 110 S.

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George 888-673-2454 Toll Free 435-673-2454 For a Life Worth Celebrating" St. George NFDA Al Hurricane Mesquite www.spilsburymortuary.com favend www.afda.or A 2005. reserved accepted as equals, but they had to struggle and they had to redefine themselves and ultimately they were able to redefine the society itself so that it became a further label to say that America is Judeo-Christian," said Syeed, in an interview with The Associated Press. "It was a great achievement." Syeed, a native of Kashmir who is now a U.S. citizen, has asked President Bush to show his support for the community by attending the convention, which runs through Labor Day.

Syeed said it would send "a powerful message to the Muslim. world and the world at large that America's fight is not against Islam." The Bush administration will be represented by presidential adviser Karen Hughes, who was recently confirmed as Bush's chief ambassador to the Muslim world. Gaining recognition as mainstream has been a constant struggle for the Islamic Society, an umbrella organization of largely immigrant groups and mosques in the United States and Canada. The organization came under suspicion following the Oklahoma City bombing until Timothy Mc Veigh's arrest. It voluntarily left a coalition of religious groups opposed to gay marriage last year after conservatives raised allegations that the Naia Hansen Beard MILFORD Naia Hansen Beard, 87, passed away August 30, 2005 at the Milford Valley Long Term Care Center.

She was born April 19, 1917 in Rigby, Idaho to Alfred Emanuel and Mabel Chandler Hansen. She married Merritt Dailey Beard February 19, 1955 in Milford, Utah. She has lived most of her life in Milford. She got her degree in college in Botany. She I loved to travel and collect things, especially seashells.

She was a good cook and was a very loving and giving person. She was member of the LDS Church and served in many positions including going on a She is survived by her husband Merritt of Milford, one son David Beard of St George. One brother, Arthur Hansen of Kansas and two sisters, Connie Borrowman of Bountiful and Rhoda Miller of Idaho Falls, Idaho. She was preceded in death by a son Dan Beard and a brother Alvin Hansen. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 2, 2005 at at the grave side at Milford Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary.

Online condolences can be sent to Catharina Wilhelmina Day ST. GEORGE Catharina Wilhelmina Day, age 82, died August 31, 2005 in St. George, Utah. She was born July 27, 1923 in S'Hevtogenbosch, Netherlands to Johannes W. Geyen and Henrica Geyen (Mulder).

She married Joseph A. Day in Maastricht, Netherlands on April 6, 1945. Catharina was raised in Maastricht, Netherlands. She attended 13 years of school. She was a member of the Roman Catholic Church.

She has lived in the Netherlands; Ramah, New Mexico; Orem, Utah; and St. George, Utah.She enjoyed shopping, RVing, reading, needle point, knitting and spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband; Joseph A. Day of St. George, UT, children; Henrica (Russ) Ostler of St.

George, UT, John Darron Cummings AP Sayyid Syeed, secretary general of the Islamic Society of North America, speaks during mosque in Plainfield, on rorists and Muslim extremists warns that the Patriot Act can an interview in the society's Aug. 24. Syeed condemns terin one breath and in the next create fertile ground for them. society was linked to Muslim attendees to sign a pledge extremists. Syeed denied the against extremism.

claim. The Senate Finance Committee, in an investigation of terrorist financing, sought the tax records of the society and other Muslim nonprofits. Syeed said his group had nothing to hide. ISNA tried to underscore its opposition to radical interpretations of Islam by helping organize American Muslim scholars to issue a religious edict, or fatwa, condemning terrorism in July. The convention will continue that conversation, by discussing the fatwa and asking OBITUARIES (Michael) Day of Manteca, CA, grandchildren; Toby Ostler, Tracy Crane, Michele Day, Lanette Day, Jennifer Day, six greatgrandchildren, four siblings, and nephew Martin Brouns.

She was preceded in death by four siblings. A Rosary will be held on Wednesday, September 7, 2005 at 11:00 a.m followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:30 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church, 19399 E. Highway 120, Ripon, California, 95366.

Visitations will be on Saturday, September 3, 2005 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 W. St. George St.

George, UT 84770 and in California on Wednesday, September 7, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. prior to services at the Church. Interment will be at St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Escolon, California following services. In lieu of flowers, please donate to St.

Jude's Children's Foundation, 510 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Kennith LeRoy Preston ST. GEORGE Kennith LeRoy Preston age 73, passed away peacefully September 1, 2005 at his home after a short battle with cancer. Ken was born on July 28, 1932 in Declo, Idaho to Clifford and Oneata Preston.

He married KayLene Farnes on September 4, 1959 in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. Ken served his country in the Army in 1953 and 1954 as a tank commander in Germany. Ken and KayLene opened K's Bookstore in November 1976 and operated it until July of 2005. Ken loved raising his family in the book business and appreciated the many loyal friends and customers that he had the privilege of knowing over his 28 years in St. George.

He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was blessed to serve in many callings. Ken grew up on the farm and never lost his love for working the soil. He loved working on his ranch in Enterprise. He loved to have his grandchildren with him Are you Dizzy, Unsteady? Afraid of falling down? Does the room spin around? Call Today tor a FREE Balance Screening The Balance Mobility Center St.

George: 688-7600 Toll Free: 1-877-948-7600 1490 E. Foremaster Dr. Ste 120 56536 "We have never been in this fatwa business," Syeed said. "It dispels some misunderstanding. We should do whatever it takes." The Islamic Society also is working to root out puritanical religious practices within the community.

It is working with mosques to make sure their imams, or prayer leaders, are fully acclimated to the American Muslim community, and that women are given leadership positions. Scholar Ingrid Mattson of Hartford Seminary is an ISNA vice president. and taught them all how to drive his Allis-Chalmers tractor. His family came first and could be considered his primary hobby. Ken is survived by his eternal companion KayLene Farnes Preston of St.

George, Utah, children Richard (Ember) Preston of St. George, Utah, Kyle (Marlena) Preston of Enterprise, Utah, Kenna (Kevin) Bowler of Brookside, Utah, Kayla (Travis) Alldredge of Diamond Valley, Utah, 15 grandchildren and 4 step grandchildren. Ken is preceded in death by his parents, two children: Kellene Preston and K. Lynn Preston and five brothers. Services will be held on Saturday, September 3, 2005 at 11:00 am in the St.

George 2nd. ward main street chapel. Friends and family may call on Friday evening, September 2nd from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Heideman Mortuary 170 South Mall St. George, Utah and Saturday, September 3rd from 10:00 to 10:45 am at the Main Street Chapel. Internment will be in the Enterprise City Cemetery immediately following the service.

Arrangements are made under the direction of Heideman Mortuary. The Preston family would like to extend a special thanks to Hospice Alliance for thier loving care and good service. Verl Fredrick Larkin Sunday, August 28, 2005 at UMC of Las Vegas. Verl and Merl, his twin brother were born June 20, 1941 in Ogden, Utah to Joseph Merlin and lola Sherratt Larkin. Verl married Joanne and they were later divorced.

He married Hazel, she died in August of 1998. He married Billie Jo McDaniel on January 12, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Billie Jo Larkin of Mesquite, NV; a daughter, Tammy (Kerry) Suess; three sons Terry (Ramona) Larkin; Earl (Sharon) Larkin; and Mitch (Karen) Larkin; a stepson Patrick (Kelli) Perkins; a stepdaughter Kim Perkins; 15 grandchildren, Nathan, Amanda, Mike, Kristen, Ryan, Haley, Amber, C.J., Kyle, Jorea, Destiny, Autumn, Paula, Niel, Nieca; and two great grandchildren, Spencer and Abby. Verl is also survived by four brothers, Frank (Gusti) Larkin; Bob (LaVerne) Larkin; Merl (Carol) Larkin; and Kenneth Larkin; two sisters, Naomi (John) MacArthur; and Nancy (Paul) McKay. Verl was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and lola, two brothers Ron and Lamoin.

Funeral services will be held Sat-urday, September 3, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the LDS Whipple Chapel, located on Arrowhead Lane. A viewing will be held Friday, September 2, 2005 from 7. to 9 p.m. at Virgin Valley Mortuary, located at 320 East Old Mill Road, and again Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 at the chapel.

Graveside services will be held Tuesday, September 6, 2005 at 1 p.m., Utah time, at the Tonaquint Cemetery located at 1777 South Dixie in St. George, Utah. Arrangements are under the direction of Virgin Valley Mortuary, 702-346-6060. Verl F. Larkin, 64, passed away.