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Show DESERET NEWS, TUESDAY. Tips on making right UIOIVB Andrew enjoys book with Big Brother Wes Fisher. Big Brothers help boys without dads By Brwe Hills Desert t News staff writer Andrew Stagg, 7, lost his father through divoree two years ago Now he has a big brother" to take his place We get along super good. AT, drew says, smiling through a hi.-- , front tuth. Andrews new pal is Wesley J. Fisher, 23, 6930 S. 17th West, West Jordan, a house painter and interior decorator. He is a nvniber of Big Brothers of Great Scit Lake, a volunteer service agency that helps fatherless boys. Andrew means as much to me as if he were my own son, Fisher aid He and his wife. Bonnie, have been married three years They havent any children of their ow n y et, but they hope to have a family someday Fisher said he heard about the big brother program several years ago, but, I was scared to oin It seemed like a big responsi- - giant j gap in bih.ty When . finally decided to join Big Brothers last fall I made up my mind to go into it 100 percent. Now that Andrew and 1 are teamed up, I want to be his friend 1 lor life Andrew's mother Judy Stagg, e student at the 31, is a University of Utah where she is a junior majoring in psychology and linguistics. She thinks the Big Brother program is terniic. I heard about the program years ago. But Andrew had to be seven years old to get a big brother. He was seven on Aug. 21 of last year, and I didn't wait long to apply to the agency. She said the relationship be- tween Fisher and her son is working out well. Even if we had to move for some reason, Fd want the two of them to keep in touch. But Im going to do everything I can to keep the two of them together. She said Andrew, a first grader at Terra Linda School, was very unhappy after the divorce. An- di ew 's father moved to Chicago. The divorce left a big empty place in my sons life that I was never able to fill. I want him to have a steady, reliable male figure to know and be friends with. Fisher and Andrew were teamed up m October, after Fisher and Mrs. Stagg had filled out forms telling their backgrounds, religious preference and interests, had undergone inter views, and had met together with Big Brother officials to discuss their mutual goals and plans for Andrew. Richard Baehstetter, executive director of the agency, said the interviews and screening pro-- 1 cess arc thorough We want to produce the most successful relationship possible. Usually the boy has been hurt by losing his father. To lose a big brother after only a short time would just add to this hurt. "We try to match up our big full-tim- and little brothers to insure sucBaehstetter said. He said the boys range in age from 7 to 17. Most relationships, he said, last cess, more that two years. Some have lasted much longer. Fisher usually picks Andrew up at his home one evening a week, sometimes more often, and takes him to his home for several hours. We talk, play games, read books, play with my dogs or make things. I helped Andrew make a dog house for his dog, Benji, Fisher said. We went fishing at Bear Lake, cut down Christmas trees near Vernal and camped out in Wyoming over a weekend. They also attended a father-soschool night in February and have gone to the Big Brother n at 1300 W. 3rd the countys Northwest headquarters North, in Multipurpose Center, where there is a swimming pool, basketball court and other recreational facilities. In addition, when Fisher has a weekend painting job in the area, he is apt to take Andrew with him and hand him a paint brush. "We go out to dinner, Andrew I like Wes to read me said stories, too, he added happily. who has been Baehstetter, executive director of the agency since last June, estimates there are almost 7,000 fatherless boys in About 31 Salt Lake County. percent of the countys families are single-parefamilies mostly with a mother as the sole parent. Weve only funds now to manage about 60 big and little brother relationships. They cost about $300 each to administer. Our funds come strictly from private donations. We have a list of about 70 more boys waiting for We need about big brothers. $20,000 to finance these additional nt responsibilities, Baehstetter said. He said men 21 years of age or older can qualify to be a big brother. They can be single or married, with or without children. "Many men who dont have children of their own or who didnt relationhave a good father-so- n ship when they were young enjoy being a big brother. They are fulfilling needs of their own and at the same time they are helping others. Baehstetter said he knows from experience and from statistics that youths who have been given big brothers have profited. Mrs. Stagg says Andrew, for instance, is much calmer now around men, after having been friends with Fisher. There is a big change in Andrew that I like very much. I can see how having a big brother has helped him. Andrew has a new dimension in his hfe. He looks forward to going places and doing things with his new friend. Were going camping this summer. That'll be great, Andrew said. State may challenge corps' lake authority Should the state apply to the U S. rn Corps of Engineers for a permit to build a road to haul fill material from Antelope Island in Great Salt Lake to the mainland? ( should the state begin building the load without a permit and take the ehunee the corps will file a suit to stop the road7 The answers to these questions were discussed behind closed doors Monday alUrnoon by several state officials planning legal strategy to get the road built as quickly as possible After a briefing on the situation, newsmen were barred from the meeting at the request of Atty. Gen Robert B Ilansen, who said the legal strategy must remain a secret Hansen said although the state owns the lake and its relicted lands, the corps believes it has jurisdiction over what is done on the lake Under Section k4 of the Federal M iter ment Pollution of 1972, Control Act Amend- the corps believes it has the authority to require a permit before anything can be done to a navigable body of water. The Utah Department of Transportation wants to enlarge a causeway owned by Antelope Island Cattle Co., Inc., owner of the island, and haul 26 and million tons of fill material for Department officials are anxious to purchase the fill material from the island because fill from alternative sites would cost much more. If all goes well, the road can be under construction next autumn. When that is finished, the lengthy task of hauling the fill will begin. Blaine J. Kay, DOT director, said it will take several extra months if a perm't has to be obtained from the corps He said when the road is finally to be built, the first section of constructed with material from the island will be from Redwood Road to weM of the Salt Lake International Airport Making correct decisions is the most difficult assignment people have in their lives. Elder L. Tom Perry of the Council of the Twelve, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints, said Monday afteronoon. But people "can make correct decisions more often if they organize and prepare to have all relevant facts before them when weighing a decision, he said, during a Perspectives in Business seminar at the University of Utah. Elder Perry said he makes decisions using the same procedure as the Lord did If I follow this when creating the earth sequence in everything I do, it seems to work out in the end, Elder Perry said. First, Elder Perry said he states his purpose. Before He started the creation of the world, He stated his mission, Elder Perry said. That mission is constant. Everything the Lord does can be referred back to that mission. You can always rely on it, because it is absolute." Next, Elder Perry said, he illuminates as much light on the decison at hand as possible, as the Lord did when He created light out of darkness. When the subject is illuminated and clear, the next step is organization. Elder Perry said. In the organization and the itself, he en subsequent decision-making couraged students to be creative "I want to challenge to you to be Elder Perry said. Don't be creative, afraid to be creative Go out and try, even though you may fail once in awhile 1 think this is a very important factor in all our lives In the organization process, Elder Perry said several basic concepts are worth First, remember that you remembering. cant do everything. Youve Rot to learn your limits, otherwise, youll act inefficiently and never reach your capacity. Second, he said, authority should be and especially m reference to business organizations. People always want to go straight to the boss with every problem," Elder Perry said. If you start leapfrog management, as I call it, pretty soon the boss has all the problems that should first be handled in a more orderly fashion." well-define- d of The thrill is not seeing how much you can get out of life, but how much you can contribute to life, he said physical, financial. BOUNTIFUL was stolen Monday afternoon. When it was reco ered, an undetermined amount of drugs were missing Bountiful police said driver Michael J Hurst parked the truck, owned by Arnfac Drug Supply, Salt Lake City, at the Fne Points Shopping Center to deliver a package to a nearby drugstore When he returned a minute later, the truck was gone Police found the truck at another drugstore parking lot at 555 S 2nd West. VITAL STATISTICS law Education-of-handic- ap Local births draws a favorable response law under which all handicapped children in Utah will receive a full public education drew generally favorable response at a public hearing Monday evening. The law, the Education of All Handicapped Children Act, will bmg millions of dollars of federal money into Utah to improve educational opportunities for the states handicapped children. Specifically, the act will provide federal funds in escalating increments from 1978 to 1982. In Utah, it is expected that federal funds will underwrite 40 percent of handicapped education costs by 1982. As much as $15 million in federal money could be entering Utah by 1982. By contrast, the state last year spent $22 million on special education programs. The act also sets timetables for ages of handicapped persons to receive the benefits. All handicapped children in the state between the ages of 5 and 17 will be getting free education by 1978, while by 1980 those as old as 21 will be eligible as well. Under the program, parents of handicapped children will pay no costs to see their children educated. The act also provides programs for handicapped children attending parochial and private schools. The State Board of Education, which drew up the states rules to implement the act, held the hearing Monday night in the State Office Building auditorium to gain input on the draft of the legislation, which will go into effect on the 1978 fiscal year. Proponents of the act said it will provide federal funds for vpars, because Congress placed no termination date on the legislation when it was drawn A new up. UTAH SCEflE LOS Hospital MORGEN EGG, Mr and Mrs 2S52 Chadwick. bov ALBERTSON, Mr. and Mrs Cecil, Centorvltto. boy PARKER, Mr and Mrs Richard, 3S44S Shatter, boy FOX, Mr and Mrs. Kenneth. 7333 Silver Crest, Sandy, boy BUNKER, Mr. and Mrv Jan, W 6675 South, West Jordan, boy MALMSTROM, Mr and Mrs Rick, 2294 High Mountain, Sandy, Willy, One person present at the meeting said the plan does not go far enough. She said it should be extended to provide education for three- - and four-year-o- handicapped children as well. Another attendant, a school board official from Weber County, said local school boards may be apprehensive to take part in the plan because they have no promise of getting money. Weve got no assurance of funding although were expected to take part at this point, he said. A third respondent said teaching loads should be cut so each instructor will have more time to devote to each student under his or her tuieledge. The legislation also provides : Least restrictive environment, which means handicapped students will be educated in conventional school surroundings whenever possible, and that special classes, separate schooling or other removals from regular educational environments will occur only when the nature or severity of the handicap makes it considerable. Individualized education programs, which will allow each handicapped child to have an educational to his or her needs. It also program tailor-mad- e provides for individual instruction. Protection of identities of parents and children, examination safeguards for children in the program, and personnel development for educators helping the handicapped. Board of Education will record all public comments on the legislation in an appendix. The board will also respond to the comments, either individually or collectively, depending on the nature of each comment. . Fire Fighter Act 2 die in road crashes motorcyclist was killed Monday night when his cycle left the road in Iogan Canyon and smashed into some trees. Another man died Monday afternoon of injuries rollover near Springville suffered in a one-cFriday. KILLED: Thomas Lynn Nielson, 21, Logan. Herman Floyd Gonzales, 23, Spanish Fork. Nielson was traveling down the canyon toward Logan at 8: 15 p m. when the vehicle left the road as it rounded a curve and hit the trees, according to Utah Highway Patrol Trooper Marty Jenkins. The trooper said the victims safety helmet shattered, and he died instantly of massive head injuries. Gonzales died Monday afternoon in Holy Cross Hospital of injuries suffered when the car in which he was a passenger went out of control at the mouth of Hobble Creek Canyon east of Springville Friday night. Utah Highway Patrol Trooper Clair Rasmussen said the vehicle was eastbound into the canyon when it went over an embankment and rolled several times. The driver, Gene Smith, 20, Mapleton, was treated for lacerations, bruises and abrasions and released. The two deaths raise the traffic fatality toll to 78, compared with 79 at this time last year. A ar Waste plant sold PROVO (AP) Utah County officials say an Ogden firm has offered to purchase Devon Industries solid waste recovery building in Lindon and Spanish Fork transfer station, a move that could result in the county finally getting a solid waste recycling plant. Due to financial problems, Devon was forced to cancel plans for operation of a county recycling plant before they got under way. Since then, county officials have been trying to decide what to do with the buildings. Clean Air, Inc., of Ogden, has reached an agreement with the countys solid waste service district and hopes to take over the solid waste program by June 1, a county spokesman said. County officials said the buildings are for sale at the cost of the original contract with Devon Industries, plus interest accrued since the contract was signed. Mustang roundup proposed The shortage of snowfall in BOISE, Idaho (AP) the Owyhee Mountains in southern Idaho this winter . may result in a roundup of wild horses soon to prevent their dying. Fred Cook, information officer for the Bureau of Land Managements Idaho office, said a herd of wild horses in the area is reportedly running low of water sources and may have to be rounded up for their own protection. district court decision that the Utah Fire Fighters Negotiation Act is unconstitutional was upheld unanimously by the Utah Supreme Court Monday. The opinion supports the action of Third District Court Judge James S. Sawaya, who granted a summary judgment in favor of Salt Lake City Corp. The city filed the suit against International Association of Firefighters, Locals 1645, 593, 1654 and A boy KNIGHT, Mr and Mrs. Ronald, Calk) Dr , bov MARTENEZ, Mr. and Mrs Cruz. 250 N 2nd West, No 105, boy Mr and Mrs. Earl, CMARSTISON, 631 University Village, girl. ECKMAM, Mr. and Mrs. Robert, Taylorsville, girl. PAR AMOR E, Mr. and Mrs. Ray, 3036 Kennedy, girl. PAXTON, Mr and Mrs Raymond, 4436 S 1025 East, girl TORGERSEN, Mr. and Mrs James, 310 S 3rd East, girl SORENSEN, Mr. and Mrs. Scott, 1776 Orchard, girl 2138 names editor of Chrony U. ALLPHIN, Mr and Mrs. Rooert207 Bueno Vista, girl. Deseret News sports staff writer Richard D. (Rick) Hall, 23, was apof f pointed the Daily Utah Chronicle, University of Utah student newspaper Monday. Hall, who lives at 5044 S. 1130 West, Taylorsville, was a city desk Intern at the Deseret News in 1975 and had previously worked a year at the newspaper as a copy clerk. Currently news editor at the Chronicle, he will take the newspapers top position in June. He was appointed by the editor-in-chie- U. of U. Publi- cations Council by a 4 vote over the other finalist for the position, Jeff h East. Howrey, 21, 553-7t- Hall will succeed Robert Walker as editor-in-chie- f. In accepting the position, the senior journalism major expressed a desire to continue the trend toward an im- proved student 2064. The city and others attacked the act passed in and asked for a declaratory judgment. establish a better wo Justice Richard J. Maughan wrote the opinion, ing relationship with saying Judge Sawaya correctly held that the act journalism departmi provided for an unconstitutional delegation of in publishing the Chrc legislative power and created a commission to cle, while maintaini student control. perform municipal functions. One of the provisions of the act is formation of an arbitration panel when negotiations over certain items break down. Consider law, Justice Maughan said the locals contend the act does not violate Article 6, Section 28, of the Utah Matheson asks Constitution, because the arbitration panel does not This week has been pei foim a municipal function. declared Law Week in Utah by Gov. Scott M The act authorizes the appointment of arbitMatheson, who urged no with who citizens are responsibility rators, private Utahns to think about the to determinations make to the public, binding role laws play in their affecting the quantity, quality and cost of an essential lives said. the service, opinion public 1975 WEATHER SALT LAKE CITY AND VICINITY Fair and cooler tonight and Wednesday. Highs in 70s. Lows mid 40s. UTAH Fair and cooler tonight and Wednesday. Highs in 70s. Lows 35 to 45. NEVADA Valrable cloudiness through Wednesday. Highs 70 to 90. Lows 30 to 60. S.W. IDAHO Patchy fog tonight and sunny Wednesday. Highs in 70s. Lows in 30s. Chance of thunder S.E. IDAHO showers in mountains tonight, sunny Wednesday. Highs 55 to 75. Lows in 30s. FIVE-DAUTAH FORECAST Continued dry with chance of showers later in week. Highs 75 to 85. Lows 35 to 45. Miscellaneous Weather Data PRECIPITATION Since April 1, 1977, .59, departure from normal 1, minus 1.30. Precipitation since-Oc- t. 1976, 5 77, departure from normal 3.97. minus SUN Sunrise tomorrow, 6.33 a m. MDT, Sunset tomorrow, 8 20 MDT. p.m. COMPARATIVE TEMPERATURES Salt Lake City yesterday, low 49; mean 66; normal 52. A high 83, year ago: high 62; low 34. e low for high for month: 85. month: 14. Temperatures tor the period ending 5:30 a.m. Tuesday. e , 3t 7-- unconstitutional A de- livery truck carrying pharmaceutical products said. If you have spirit, and fire, then people will naturally be attracted to you You dont Ret anywhere with a sad face. Perry stressed that everyone general components y the emotional system is to The moral value system. Elder Perry said, is probably the most important "I hope you can blend honesty into your value system honesty to your employer, to yourself, and to your family Elder ' truck found, but not drugs - generate happiness and spirit. Elder Perry Third, every organization effort should have a measurable plan, he advised Everything you do should lend itself to a statistic, so that you can evaluate your performance. should have a personal value system of four g 9 Delivery emotional and moral values Regarding physical values, he said, Ive watched my performance all of my life. I found that when I let my body run down, that's when I begin to fall asleep m meetings This body of ours has to have some physical toil if it is to be at its best The main focus of the financial system. Elder Perry said, is planning and avoiding long term debt He said he made long range financial plans over 30 years ago and today pays his credit card bills on time. You want to leam to handle what you have." he said And you'll always want to have that which you do have expand and grow so that youll always have a reserve. The secret APRIL 26, 19 77 Max. Min. Prec. HARTLE, Mr and Mrs. Jett, 3126 S. 26th East, girt NYDEGGER, Mr and Mrs Fred 623 W 5465 South, girl DAVIS, Mr. and Mrs. George. 922 W 7th South, girl. BEMENT, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth, 625 E. 6th South, girt. GROW, Mr and Mrs Randy, 4440 West, Granger, girt ROCKS, Mr. and Mrs. Neil, 591 Princeton, Midvale, girt LEWIS, Mr. and Mrv Roger, 6600 Greendate, girl. PETERSON, Mr. and Mrs. T Waren, 6139 Don Juan, girt. WILKINSON, Mr. and Mrs. .L Chad, 4056 Cottonwood Lane, girt WOODS, Mr. and Mrv Paui, 3616 Avendaie, girt. Hety Cross Hospital WOARK, Mr. and Mrs. Ray, S424 Highland Park, girt. MAVOR, Mr and Mrv Wtlham, 16174 Mayfair Cir., girt SAWAYA, Mr and Mrs Paul, 496) S 4140 West, girl. OLSON, Mr and Mrv Charles, 3611 Atmore, West Jordan, girt. PARKES, Mr. and Mrs. Metvm, 1190 S 13th East, girt HOLT, Mr. and Mrv Larry, 6609 Dixie Dr., West Jordan, girt JOSEPH, Mr. and Mrv Harold. 321 W 6th South, boy. BINGHAM, Mr. and Mrs. Denmv 7611 W 2940 South, Magna, boy SINOT, Mr. and Mrv Robert, 461 E 701 South, boy. SABAGE, Mr. and Mrv Grant, 36th N 2450 West, boy NORTH, Mr and Mrv Steve, 2266 S 9th East, bov. THOMAS, Mr. and Mrv G. Brent, 1200 Charles Ave , boy MIYASAKI, Mr. and Mrs. Gary, 1340 S. 2nd East, boy. St. Mart's Hospital Mr and Mrs WiDNERBURY, Brian, 5124 Misty Way. boy LEFLER, Mr and Mrs Dick, 11921 S 13th West, bny EHLERS, Mr and Mrs. James, 115 S Redwood Rd , girt DEES, Mr. and Mrs. Rocky, 2492 Starling Cir., boy. MILLER, Mr. and Mrs Steven, 453 N. 4th East, No. 6A, girt. MACKEY, Mr. and Mrs. Scott, 2724 W 3635 South, girt CROSBY, Mr and Mrv Steven, 1772 W. 47th South, girl. S. 4560 HOR University Hospital MINOR, Mr and Mrv James, 10522 Amarillo, bov BROWNING, Mr. and Mrs. WiL liam, 3634 S. Reaeoad Rd , gel BROWN, Mr and Mrv Marc, 56 Canyon Rd , No 2, bov. WAWRiNOFFKI, Mr. and Mrv Lynn, 5406 Zion Or , girt BOEHME, Mr and Mrv Michael, 426 S Olympus View Dr , girt WEST, Mr. and Mrs. Gary. 2646 S 6600 West, bov HALL, Mr and Mrv Danny 4716 Hoffman, girt. Valley West Hcupital DAY, Mr and Mrs Raymond Carl, Dugwav. boy Lakeview Hospital WILKINSON, Mr and Mrv Vern, 1537 S W Temple, girl. . J Z |