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The Spectrum Thursday, November 25, 1999 A5 LOCAL STATE OBITUARIES Jan Ott Children's charity starts ninth year in Brief every dollar generated by the increase must remain at USU and that the university mustn't lose state funding in any other areas. Motorist killed in crash with UTA bus OREM A motorist has been killed in a collision with a' Utah Transit Authority bus. No one on the bus was injured. William R. Tilton, 26, Orem, was driving his girlfriend's car south on State Street at about 5 p.m.

Tuesday when he crossed into northbound traffic and collided with the bus nearly head-on. He was taken to Utah Valley Regional Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead. Officer Rob Christensen said a witness thought Tilton may have been trying to make a left-hand turn. When Tilton 's car hit the bus, it was pushed into the middle lane of northbound traffic and into the path of a car driven by Jill Campbell of Provo, who was not off() bold on() Bus passenger Humberto Luna said the bus passengers were thrown forward and were shaken up. Associated Press By LOREN WEBB lwebbthespectrum.com ST.

GEORGE No one is quite sure who started the charitable program, KONY Coins for Kids, but everyone seems to agree it does what it's intended to do: Provide Christmas cheer to needy children. Now in its 9th year, the charity solicits volunteers jo raise money, to shop, to wrap and to deliver Christmas toys and clothes to children under 16 in the Washington County area, KONY business manager Kerry Kimsey said. In 1998, the charity, administered by KONY radio, but run by a committee of volunteers, raised over $55,000 which benefited 1,120 children in more than 350 families. Kimsey said 40 people volunteered as Santa Clauses to deliver presents while several other helpers assisted with the operation. This year, volunteers will shop for toys and clothes on Dec.

16, then wrap the presents on Dec. 17 and distribute them beginning Dec. 18 and continue the work until the job is finished. Individuals who seek the assis "The Finest Quality Service with Dignity" Lloyd Harrison -Graveside Services: Nov. 27, 2 p.m., Logandale City Cemetery.

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George; (435) 586-7646 in Cedar City. Your Family 7 of Southern Utah MORTUARY-' ii Spilsbury Deputies investigated in death had previous probe 1' tance of the charitable program can sign up through Dec. 10 at Dixie Regional Medical Center, 544 S. 400 East, or at Repeat Performance Economy Store, 74 East Tabernacle. Meanwhile, donations can be made by contacting KONY Radio at 720 S.

River Road, Suite A210 in St. George, or by placing contributions in some 250 coin boxes placed in businesses throughout the county, Kimsey said. In 1998, over 200 businesses contributed cash or materials in the effort to bring Christmas to the lives of needy children through KONY Coins for Kids. This year, the charitable program hopes to raise $60,000. KONY's efforts are part of an overall charitable program called "Families Helping Families" which includes WalMart, K-mart, Dixie Care and Share and the Elks Club.

Because KONY Coins for Kids has no paid staff or administrative expenses, Kimsey said all revenues go to help children in Washington County. For more information, call Kimsey or Carl Lamar at 628-3643. When Britt hesitated, Bitton grabbed him by the arm and attempted to escort him away from two other couples. The exchange deteriorated into a shouting and shoving match, during which a family member called 911 and Bitton radioed for backup. According to witness statements, Britt was pushed against a patrol car and handcuffed with a club against his neck.

His sister was tackled by four deputies, his brother was pulled down a flight of stairs and his wife who was attempting to videotape the incident was pushed against a pickup truck. The recorder was slapped from her hands, Bev Britt said Tuesday! "My 'kids- all 'it was just horrible," she'said. ''We would like to feel safe where we live, but we can't." The Britts and at least five other people filed complaints against Bitton and several other deputies, among them Haney and Jacobs. Duane Britt and his sister, Lori Todd, were booked for investigation of disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and disturbing the peace, but have not been charged. Facility on no bail.

Cedar City Police Department Heidi Krelying Arias, 34, Cedar City, was arrested Tuesday on an -outstanding warrant. She is being held in the Iron County-Utah State Correctional Facility on $10,000 bail. Washington County Sheriff's Office Dale Lee Walker, 18, of St. George was arrested Tuesday on a warrant. He is being held in Purgatory' Correctional Facility on $8,000 bail.

ft a State Utah County family files wrongful death suit SALT LAKE CITY The parents of a man shot and killed by police last year have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against three officers. David Walker, 25, was shot Dec. 29 after an hour-long police chase through Utah County. Officials ruled the shooting was justified. Walker's parents filed the $500,000 suit Wednesday in 4th District Court against Orem Police Sgt.

Harold Peterson, Pleasant Grove police detective John Clayton and Pleasant Grove Officer B.J. Robinson. Peterson and Clayton said they believed Walker was turning a gun on them when they tried to arrest him in the front' yard of his parents' Utah County home. Walker was actually carrying a razor knife, but the officers said they thought they saw a pistol in his hands. Walker was shot twice in the chest and once in his right hip from a distance of about 35 feet.

The confrontation started when a distraught Walker called his parents and threatened to kill himself. The family called the police, but Walker led officers on a chase through the foothills of northeast Orem and finally to his parents' home near American Fork. "They murdered my son in our driveway in front of us," Debbie Walker said Wednesday. "My son was standing with a small two-inch blade at his own wrist. There's no way they could have mistaken it for a gun." Student association supports tuition hike LOGAN Utah State University's Executive Council of the Associated Students has voted to support a $3.9 million tuition hike to pay for faculty pay raises, but their support came with some strings attached.

The conditions for the council's support of a tuition hike which would increase costs for each student by about $300 for four years included a stipulation that their money -be used solely for faculty salaries, staff compensation or both, and for expanding the faculty. The student government also attached a provision Calling for the state to match every dollar generated by the tuition increase for the same purpose. And the students stipulated that rANNOUNCING! Dixie Grocery Express We shop for you deliver 1 item or an entire list! ympathy Flowers A tribute to the ones they fi toveu. 634-9991 or 800-3674396 Merrill Lynch 50 East 100 South, Suite 107 St. George, Utah 84770 www.mlol.ml.com Merrill Lynch 1 Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY Three Weber County sheriff's deputies being investigated in the death of a man they had hogtied also were among subjects of a recent Internal investigation into allegations of excessive force.

Officials refused Tuesday to reveal the outcome of the investigation into the Sept. 17 incident at a Hooper home involving Deputies Chris Bitton, Steve Haney and Brian Jacobs and others. "The conclusion was, for the most part, we had a very loud party with some very intoxicated people and that made things said 'sheriffs" Lt "Klint Anderson, who was quoted in a copyright story in The Salt Lake Tribune. "But that's not to say there were not other issues, but our internals are kept confidential." According to police reports, Bitton responded to a complaint about a loud party at about 1 a.m. The deputy walked into Duane and Bev Britt's back yard and asked Duane Britt to follow him into the front yard so the two could talk.

Charles Bromley TheixGwbler Ted Spilsbury Mike Beard Tony Whitney Megan Gatlin Ted Salmon ST. GEORGE HURRICANE mesquite 673-2454 635-2454 CSST www.spilsburybeard.com JM We Offer Full Cremation Services KANAB Jana Deen Slade Ott, 57, passed away at her home on Nov. 23, 1999, from a prolonged illness. She was born Sept. 3, 1942, in Hollywood, to Eleanor Foutz Slade and William Adair Slade.

Jan grew up in Kirtland, N.M., where she was the homecoming queen and student body president. She graduated from Kirtland Central High School, and later attended Dixie College, where she met and married James Dale Ott. For the past 35 years, they have lived in Kanab. Jan was active in the LDS Church. She served as both stake and ward Young Women's president, and learned to love Girl's Camp "from a trailer." She also served in the stake Relief Society, as a visiting teacher, and as the Compassionate Service leader.

Jan was the chairperson of the American Cancer Society in Kane County, and for the past two years has been a hospice worker. She had also been involved in numerous other community projects. Jan was a loving and compassionate person, friend and neighbor. One of Jan's favorite pastimes was enjoying football with her husband and son. She also enjoyed selling Avon "completely out of her area." The last few years she loved watching her flowers and grandchildren grow.

ri She is survived by her husband: Jim of Kanab; daughter Deena K. Ott of Salt Lake City; son: Darin Dale (Becka) Ott; and three grandchildren: Dason, Janikah and Sladen of Salt Lake City; mother: Eleanor Slade; two brothers: Dub (Pat) Slade and Rick Slade; and two sisters: Deb (Brent) Fox and Verona Slade. She was preceded in death by her father. Funeral services will be held Friday, Nov. 26, 1999, at 11 a.m.

in the Kanab Utah Stake Center. Friends may call Friday at the chapel from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m., and Thursday at Mosdell Mortuary from 7 to 8 p.m. Burial will be in the Kanab Cemetery, under the direction of Mosdell Mortuary. Neldon Bezzant Neldon 0. Bezzant, 76, passed away while surrounded by his loving family.

His valiant heart stopped beating Nov. 22, 1999. He was born March 13, 1923, in Garfield to Orald M. and Gladys Street Bezzant. He married Vairanica Driffill on Dec.

26. 1946. He was -a -proud graduate of Cyprus High School, class of 1941. Neldon served in the Navy during World War li in Alaska and the Pacific from 1942-46. He was a patriotic veteran and.

member of the VFW Post 7398 in Magna. He donated his time for many civic causes, including the Voice Democracy competition in the local schools, and served in many local, state and national positions. He retired from Kennecott Copper where he worked for more than 30 years. His greatest achievement was a husband and father. He raised five children, two sons and three daughters.

He was a fair and purely unselfish man. His talents were many carpentry, plumbing, auto mechanics. He helped many with his skills. He was also a great cook. His family and friends will always remember his riga-toni and meatballs, and his great roast beef.

He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years: Vairanica Driffill Bezzant; and his five children: William D. Bezzant (lone) of Lehi, Marilyn Taylor (Jed) of West Valley City, Douglas Bezzant (Margean) of Magna, Christine (Jeff) Sandall of Magna, and Pamela (David) Slack of Cedar City; 18 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren; a brother: Richard (Dick) Bezzant; and two sisters: Maxine (Pete) Collings and Dorothy (Lynn) Miller. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother: Kenneth Bezzant. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Nov. 27, 1999, under the direction of Peel Funeral Home in Magna.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations may be made to the Cyprus High School Athletic fund care of Zions Bank, Magna branch. Dad and Nellie: "We will love you and miss you always." Death Notices Dorine Wolfe ST. GEORGE Dorine Elizabeth Wolfe, 78, died Sunday, Nov. 21, 1999, in St. George.

She was born Sept. 22, 1921, in Glenville, Neb. She is survived by her husband: John Wolfe; four daughters: Delva, Dixie Rae, Sherry and Janell; 11 Grandchildren; and five great-grand-hildren. j. Memorial services will be at 3 p.m.i Wednesday in the Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Calif.

1 Serving all They met in the second grade Arrests "The only thing Grandma loved more than Grandpa's kisses was 'seeing the I'll never forget sitting through their post-vacation slide shows, complete with home-cooked food from every country they visited." Your memories are precious. That's why, at Metcalf Mortuary, we take the time to find out what made your loved one special. Whether it's displaying grandma's quilt or compiling a memory board of her favorite travel photos, you can count on us to help you plan a service that will be as unique as the person you love. The SpectrumDaily News reports arrests for felony crimes and compound misdemeanors and warrants carrying a bail of at least $1,800. All arrest information is taken from the jail booking log and police reports.

The SpectrumDaily News reserves the right to report on other incidents at the editors' discretion. Hurricane Police Department John F. Fechser, 45, of Orem was arrested Tuesday on a warrant. He was released from Purgatory Correctional Facility on $2,575 bail. St.

George Police Department Sharlene Ann Mitrowski, 28, of St. George was arrested Wednesday on charges of possession of amphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. She is being held in Purgatory Correctional Facility on $11,850 bail. Parowan Police Department Vicky Plough, 43, Parowan, was arrested Tuesday on an outstanding warrant and for a probationparole violation. She is being held in the Iron County-Utah State Correctional Facility on a $5,000 bond, and no bail is set for the violation.

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