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B2 Star-Tribune, Casper, Wyo. Friday, August 19, 1994 STARPEOPLE REGIONAL NEWS Patricia R. Guthrie will create the John A. Guthrie Distinguished Professorship in Banking and Financial Services in honor of the late John A. Guthrie.

The professorship will be created in 1995 to anchor a new undergraduate degree option in the College of Business finance Utah may change law on concealed weapons 'Good character' qualification proposed sentative at the conference. Students were nominated based on leadership experience and academic achievement. A longtime Wyoming banking family will establish an endowed professorship in the University of Wyoming College of Business. John A. "Jack" Guthrie Jr.

and who is the president of the Sweetwater County Transit Authority Board of Directors. A Oeaver student who attends Rocky Mountain High School was in Washington, D.C. recently taking part in the National Young Leaders Conference. Matt Soren-son was Wyoming's only repre The Wyoming Public Transit Association presented the following awards during its 1994 conference: Driver of the Year, Ed Klnlon of the Buffalo Senior Center; Social Service Agency of the Year, Foster Grandparents of Thermopolls; Transit Agency of the Year, Cheyenne Transit; Volunteer of the Year, Jay Lyon OBITUARIES 1 Michael A. 'Tony' Arellano Ivan P.

Romanjenko providing they apply for the permit within two years of retiring. The proposed statute would allow the state to issue a permit to anyone who is 21 years of age "upon proof that the person applying is of good character." Ada County, Idaho, Sheriff Vaughn Killian said that when the Gem State passed a similar statute in 1991, every law enforcement agency in the state opposed it. Dire warnings that Boise would turn into Dodge SALT LAKE CITY (AP) A task force appointed to consider the state's gun laws will debate a proposed change that would allow virtually any Utahn "of good character" to carry a concealed weapon. The proposal carries the imprimatur of the Utah Shooting Sports Council and the Utah Department of Public Safety. The Weapons Task Force will meet Thursday to discuss the proposal, which would have to be approved by the Utah Legislature.

Anti-gun forces say the proposed change would lead to mayhem in the streets, with Utahns turning to their readily available guns to revolve conflicts. "We all know what it's like to be confronted with highly emotional situations like family fights, traffic incidents or sports-fan altercations," 'It's during otherwise might use of solve such readily Steven board Against possible that those times, law-abiding people resort to the a gun to their disagreements if weapons are available. H. Gunn, member of Utahns Gun Violence SHERIDAN Services for Russian immigrant and longtime Gillette resident Ivan P. Romanjenko, 69, will be conducted at 10 a.m.

Saturday at the Champion Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery at Big Horn. Mr. Romanjenko died Aug. 17, 1994, of cancer at Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County.

He was born April 24, 1925, in Anzip-ierowo Smolensk, Russia. During World War II, he moved to Poland at the age of 18. The family was moved to White Russia in eastern Soviet Union by the Nazis in March of 1943. That August, Mr. Romanjenko was sent to Germany to help the Nazi war effort.

He was the only Russian forced to work in a plane factory. Several months later, Mr. Romanjenko worked with four other Russians in a paper factory and was eventually forced to work in a hospital. In 1945, the hospital was liberated by American troops and he escaped to West Germany two hours before Russian troops overran East Germany. On Nov.

18, 1950, he married Gisela Scheer. Mr. Romanjenko then worked on farms and in a sugar factory before going to work with the U.S. Army as a maintenance worker in Fricdberg, Germany. When asked City proved unfounded, Jiowever.

'We thought there w0uld be all kinds of said Killian. "But there just hasn't been any. We haven't had any major incidents, maybe a revocation or two, but that's all." Before the law, the sheriff said there were "about 10" concealed weapons permits in all of Ada Coun- ty, the state's most populous. Since then, some 3,000 permits have been issued in the county and an about 10,000 are in use statewide. Killian said many who first obtain permits probably don't regularly carry guns now because they've discovered "how uncomfortable it can be." Nevertheless, police across Idaho still have problems with the law because it requires them to give permits to people they believe but can't prove to be lawbreakers.

"We may have some intelligence on someone about violent activities involving drugs, but we still have to give them a permit unless they've been convicted," Killian said. The anti-tobacconists say tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death in Colorado. The grant was one of 1 9 awarded by the foundation from its $10 million Smokeless States said Steven II. Gunn, a board member of Utahns Against Gun Violence. "It's possible that during those times, otherwise law-abiding people might resort to the use of a gun to solve their disagreements if such weapons are readily available." But law enforcement officials in states with comparable laws, like neighboring Idaho, said similar fears failed to materialize.

As things stand, the Department of Public Safety regulates concealed weapons permits. In order to obtain one, a citizen must prove their personal safety or that of family members is threatened. Workers in businesses that require transportation of cash or other valuables may also obtain a permit, as can former peace officers Kenneth Lee Rodgers CASPER Funeral Liturgy for Michael A. "Tony" Arellano, 56, will be celebrated at noon Monday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church by Msgr.

James O'Neill. Vigil for the Deceased with rosary will be recited Sunday at 6:30 p.m. at Memorial Chapel. Rite of Committal will be at the Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery with the United Veterans Council and Wyoming National Guard according military rites. Mr.

Arellano died Aug. 16, 1994, at his home in Casper. He was born Feb. 26, 1938, to Aaron A. and Rose (Trujillo) Arellano in Costilla, N.M.

He grew up and received his education in Costilla and Casper, after moving here in 1951. Mr. Arellano was employed as a sand blaster and painter for Cooper Coating in Casper. He was retired and enjoyed fishing, camping and gardening. His memberships included St.

Anthony's Catholic Church, GI Ferol DOUGLAS Services for Ferol Baker, 86, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at the Converse Funeral Chapel in Douglas by Pastor Tim Tyler of the Douglas Baptist Church. Interment will be at the Douglas Park Cemetery. Mrs. Baker, a resident of Douglas, died Aug.

16, 1994, at her ranch home. She was born June 8, 1908, in Marengo, the daughter of Edgar and Flossie (Temple) Manning. The family moved to Wyoming in 1916 and homesteaded at Bear Creek. She graduated from Douglas Hteh School and attended the Uni Xitv of Wvomin She then taught school at Boxelder, Lance Creek and Bear Creek areas. On Jan.

2, 1944, she married IN MEMORIAM One Year Ago Aug. 14, 1993 'MRS. ALICE MARY RODRIGUEZ DAVIS" WHAT CANCER CAN'T DO! Cancer is so limited It cannot cripple love. It cannot shatter hope. It cannot corrode faith.

It cannot eat away peace. It cannot destroy confidence. It cannot kill friendship. It cannot shut out memories, It cannot silence courage, It cannot invade the soul. It cannot reduce eternal life, It cannot quench the spirit.

It cannot lessen the power of the Resurrection. We know you are safely home in heaven; sadly missed by: Your Husband, Daughters, MomDad, Sisters and Brothers and Their Families and Friends YOU Foundation funds Colorado anti-tobacco lobby KELSO, Wash. Committal services for Kenneth Lee Rodgers, 45, will be conducted at 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Green Hills Memorial Gardens in Kelso by Pastor Michael Blount. Cremation will take place.

Mr. Rodgers died Aug. 15, 1 994, at Rainier, Ore. He was born May 24, 1949, in Casper to Charles Leland "Lee" Rodgers and Laura Maxine Ketchum. He lived in Wyoming until 1988 when he moved to Kelso.

Mr. Rodgers was employed as a mechanic for James River Corporation at Wauna. He was a member of Pipefitters Local 290 and enjoyed hunting, golfing, fishing and bowling. Survivors include his wife, Donna of the family home; two sons, Robert Green of Kelso and DENVER (AP) A Colorado anti-tobacco group has been given a $1 million grant to lobby against tobacco use. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation made the award to the Coalition for a Tobacco Free Forum and Oil City Pool League.

Survivors include his mother; two daughters, Paula Arellano of Colorado Springs, and Ang-ielena Abeyta of Casper; a son, Aaron Arellano of Federal Way, and a brother, John B. Arellano of Casper. Also surviving are four sisters, Alice Gonzales, Sadie Isbcll, Christine Vaught and Virginia Arellano, all of Casper; two stepdaughters, Anita Perez of Tor-rington and Connie Saucedo of Casper; seven grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father; brother, Joseph; and two sisters, Isabell and Mary. Friends may call at Memorial Chapel on Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m.

Memorials to either the Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery Chapel Expansion Project or to St. Anthony's Catholic Church would be appreciated by the family. Donations may be left at Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. Baker Roy C. Baker in Sheridan.

The couple bought a ranch on Brushy Creek near Douglas. She was a member of the Farm Bureau, American Saler Association, Wyoming and National Cattle-women's associations and Wyoming Stock Growers. Mr. Baker enjoyed gardening and sewing. Survivors include two children Ed Baker and Kathy Blaylock, both of Douglas; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband who died June 29, 1989; a son, David; and two sisters, Georgie Berry and Lanore Middaugh. Friends may call at the Converse Funeral Chapel on Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. Memorials to the Ranchers' Memorial Scholarship Fund would be appreciated and may be made in care of the Converse County Bank, P.O. Box 689, Douglas 82633. A -V 0) 1 if by United Nations workers if he wanted to go to another country, Mr.

Romanjenko responded he wanted to go to the United States. In 1952, the family moved to the United States and he worked on a Montana ranch for Tom Mad-er. The following year they moved to Gillette and Mr. Romanjenko then worked for the school district. He also did many odd jobs around Gillette, in 1970, he earned his U.S.

Citizenship so he could go fishing. He retired from Campbell County School District in 1986 after 33 years. Following his retirement, Mr. Romanjenko built a home in Big Horn. The couple enjoyed polka and square dancing, fishing, traveling and visiting friends.

He was a member of Elks Lodge 520, Eagles Lodge 186, Polka Club and Old Time Music Club. Survivors include his wife; four sons, Peter of Sheridan, Fred of Buffalo, Mike of Casper and Steven of Lander; a daughter, Anna M. Bailey of Gillette; four sisters, all in Russia; six grandchildren and one step-grandchild. In lieu of flowers, memorials to either Meals on Wheels or to the Genesis Foundation would be appreciated and may be made in care of Delphine Toner, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan .82801.

Daniel Leimback of Casper; four daughters, Brandi Rodgers of Casper, Nicole Dodge and Becky Green, both of Kelso and Kenna Rodgers of Pinedale. Also surviving are three sisters, Judy Telfer of Casper, and Kim Smith and Shelli Briels, both of nis lamer oi pcr r.j and two grandchildren. Preceding him in death was hi mother. The Green Hills Funeral Home in Kelso is in charge of arrange ments. Obituary policy The Casper Star-Tribune seeks to publish all Wyoming-related obituaries, and will print them in full as a free service to the public.

Cemetery with the United Veterans Council and Wyoming National Guard according military rites. Friends may call at Memorial Chapel on Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m. Memorials to either the Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery Chapel Expansion Projector to St. Anthony's Catholic Church would be appreciated by the family. Donations may be left at Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

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234-0234 FRANK COWGAR Services for Frank Cowgar will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at Memorial Chapel by Rev. Ed Frederick of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. Burial will follow at Memorial Gardens Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to either the Make A Wish Foundation or to Meals on Wheels would be appreciated and may be made in care of Memorial Chapel.

MICHAEL A. "TONY" ARELLANO Funeral Liturgy for Michael A. "Tony" Arellano ill be celebrated at noon Monday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church by Msgr. James O'Neill.

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