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Show Opinion PAGE A2 Just a Thought Summit County News BY CHERYL OVARD Who is The Suspect - Who is The Abductor? CHERYL OVARD SCN Editor The events of the Hser Nay Moo have caused many different feelings - feelings that infuriated many, caused concern for parents and families, and others wondering when a person can feel safe at their own home! Kidnapping is not a new crime, but one that is always very harmful to a child - both physically and psychologically. Sexual activity is almost always a factor, and seems to be prevalent. It has been stated in the Elizabeth Smart case that 69% of the victims were female and 80% less than 14 years of age. Usually the abductor is white, male, single and approximately 27 years old. They usually are jobless or homeless and either lives alone or with parents. Most children are abducted less than 200 feet from their homes, and some even in their own yards, although this is not as common. Some of the abductors are watching the paths of children, and their routines each day. Some are abducted at gunpoint, and most are sexually assaulted eventually even killed. There are not too many children who are kidnapped that are released or found alive. How does one prevent this event from happening? There is not a guarantee in any case as to how to prevent kidnapping - and as one of the oldest cases in the nation which remains unsolved, was the young boy in New York who went to school for the first time alone, walked to his bus stop only two blocks from where he lived, and then on to his bus, to never be seen again. This 1979 case has never been solved, but a suspect was incarcerated. The man, Ramos, was convicted as a child molester, and the father of the little boy still sends him a birthday card on his son’s birthday, asking him, “What did you do to our son?” This is always the beginning of a Just Stuff life of grief to very devastated parents. Don’t allow your children to walk streets alone, especially on busy roadsides or where there are trees or bushes which may hide the children (or their abductor) from view of a witness. There is some safety in number, and carrying a whistle or wearing one around the neck on a chain or string is a good idea. If you see someone young alone, keep your eye out for them until they are out of your sight. Be ready to call for assistance when needed, and parents should not let them stay alone at their homes without a responsible and trusted adult or sitter. It does not take long for a person to figure out that these children are alone, and they can watch for patterns of when their parents do arrive home. Child abduction “is the equivalent of a nuclear blast to a family”. Not knowing where the child is, for a long period of time, is worse than knowing that they are dead. Most cases end with knowing the fate of the child, and the finality is important in the peace of mind with the family. Prevention, advising the children of dangers of being left alone in the home or being alone on the streets, should be reminded to the children often. Big or small cities - close or far away neighbors - it makes no difference. The danger lurks in dark corners, and in even the well-lighted neighborhoods. The neighborhood watches are good, but not a guarantee, either. DO NOT GO OUT in the dark alone - even if your neighborhood “seems” to be different! There are times when visitors and intruders walk the streets. Be aware - and take care! by Jan A few years ago, I wrote a column about an article I had read from 1955. It provided suggestions on what housewives should do to make things easier when hubby got home from his long day at work. Things like making sure the kids were cleaned up and quiet. “Greet him with a friendly, cheerful small,” and listen if he wanted to talk about his day, but don’t press about the goings on. I would never have made it as a housewife then! I recently received e-mail from a friend that included an article taken from the July 1943 issue of Transportation Magazine about what to do when hiring women. And it doesn’t take an HR guru to know that this article wouldn’t have made it to print in today’s world. “There’s no longer any question whether transit companies should hire women for jobs formerly held by men. The draft and manpower shortage has settled that point. The important things now are to select the most efficient women available and to use them to the best advantage.” And the article provided eleven helpful tips on how to do just that. First, it indicated, “You should pick young married women.” They have more of a sense of responsibility and they’re less likely to flirt. Young women still have the pep and interest to work hard and deal with people. And of course, “They need to work or they wouldn’t be doing it.” If it’s necessary to use older women, you should get ones who have worked outside the home at some time. The article said that “Older women who have never contacted the public have a hard time adapting and they are inclined to be cantankerous…” You must impress on older women the importance of friendliness and courtesy. The article reported, “General experience indicates that ‘husky’ girls – those who are just a little on the heavy side – are more even tempered and efficient than their underweight sisters.” You should retain a physician to give each female you hire a physical to check for “female conditions.” This is not only to protect the company from possible lawsuits, but it could also reveal if the “employee-to-be” has any “female weaknesses which would make her mentally or physically unfit for the job.” It went on to say that you should give females a definite daylong schedule. That way they’ll keep busy without asking the male co-workers for instructions every few minutes. Many women make excellent workers provided they have everything laid out for them. “But they lack initiative in doing things for themselves.” Provide a sufficient number of rest periods throughout the day. Special allowances must be made. “A girl has more confidence and is more efficient when she is able to keep her hair tidied, apply fresh lipstick and wash her hands several times a day.” They cautioned that you should be tactful when giving instructions or making suggestions. “Women are often sensitive’ they can’t shrug off harsh words the way men do.” You should be reasonably considerate about using strong language around women. “Even though a girl’s husband or father may speak vociferously, she’ll grow to dislike a place of employment if she hears too much of this.” I knew when I read the 1955 article I’d have been hard pressed to have made it as a housewife. But, after reading the 1943 article, I know I would never have made it in the working world. For starters, I’m one of those “older” women, and I’m “a little on the heavy side.” I rarely put lipstick on in the middle of the day and, as for keeping my hair “tidied,” that’s why I use hairspray, and lots of it. I “tidy” it in the morning and it better hold ‘til I get home. When it comes to “strong language,” I know my share of phrases and four letter words. And for all I know, I could have one of those “female weaknesses” that would make me mentally or physically unfit for the job.” We’ve come a long way, baby! 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Submit nominations in the form of a one-page letter explaining the nominee’s specific contributions. Be sure to include the nominee’s address and phone number. Nominations must be received by May 15, 2008, for consideration. Mail nominations to: Ogden Pioneer Days, P.O. Box 150092, Ogden, UT 84415. Ogden Pioneer Days To Honor Utah Cowboys From All 29 Counties Utah cowboys and cowgirls representing all 29 Counties in the State of Utah will be honored on Saturday July 19, during the Ogden Pioneer Days Rodeo in celebration of National Day of the American Cowboy. Anyone is welcome to nominate a deserving cowboy from within the county in which they reside to receive this prestigious honor. Cowboy or Cowgirl (“The Cowboy”) nominee must be a current resident of the county for which the nomination is submitted. The nominee shall have made an outstanding contribution to the western heritage lifestyle and to the preservation of Utah’s western and cowboy culture for future generations; Nominee should personify courage, hard work honesty, integrity and patriotism; Nominee’ may include Working Cowboy, Rodeo Cowboy, Rancher, Cattleman, Cowboy Entertainer, Cowboy Artist, Cowboy Musician, Cowboy Author, and others who have contributed to Utah’s Cowboy and Western culture; Nominees will be evaluated and selected by the Ogden Pioneer Heritage Foundation National Day of the Cowboy organizing committee. Nominations are due May 15, 2008. Utah Wildlife Board Meeting Several items, including big game hunting permit numbers for this fall’s hunts and discussions about Utah’s elk and wolf management plans, are among the items Utah Wildlife Board members will tackle at their April 9 and 10 meeting in Salt Lake City. The meetings begin at 9 a.m. both days. The public is invited and encouraged to attend the Utah Wildlife Board Meeting April 9-10, at 9 a.m., DNR Auditorium, 1594 W. North Temple, Salt Lake City. Summit County Fair Open Horse Show The 2008 Summit County Fair Open Horse Show dates and location have been changed to Aug. 15 and 16 and will be held in Oakley. For more information, please contact gthe fair office at 3363221 or 783-4351 ext 3221. Governing Board of the North Summit Fire District Appointment The Governing Board of the North Summit Fire District appointed Melvin Richins as the Fire Commissioner for North Summit Fire District serving until the year 2010. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Editor: Why is the committee for the proposed town of Woodland afraid of a Base Petition that would require Summit County to do a feasibility study? It didn’t take the committee long to get a letter out to the residents of Woodland when they found out that several of the petitions signed under the Qualifying proposal had been rescinded. The rescinded petitions have changed the Qualifying petition to a Base petition. This seems to have caused the town committee some problems. They would much rather have the public go by their feasibility study rather then one done by Summit County. It seems to me that anyone in their right mind would want a study from the county instead of the committee that is pushing hard for a Qualifying petition that doesn’t require one. They have accused those that want a Base petition with a County feasibility study of wanting to stop the incorporation all together. That is not true! They only want to know if the town can support itself without raising taxes and losing the service it now receives from the county. The committee has accused some of the people of several falsehoods. Looks to me like the pot calling the kettle black. But, name calling is not what is important at this time. What is important is keeping this in a Base Petition and getting the facts from the county and making sure Woodland isn’t being forced into something that they are going to regret in the near future. The letter also says they want to be able to govern Woodland themselves and that they want to protect Woodland. Remember, the proposed governing body is mostly made up of landowners in the area. It would be interesting to find out how many of the people on this committee were part of the committee that tried to get Woodland annexed into Francis just a few years ago. Where was this great concern for Woodland at that time? And by the way, the property to the right on Highway 35 just before dropping down the dug- way was annexed into the town of Francis by the request of the property owner. It was not forced into the Town of Francis as so many of the committee members would like us to believe. What is going to happen to the average homeowner if this petition goes through without a tax base to cover it? Why is the committee afraid of a “Base Petition”? The committee does ask for people that have any questions, to call them. As for me, I would rather have the county give me the answers. The county is not trying to force me into a town with a questionable tax base and Francis is not trying to annex me into theirs. And, yes, all of the letterhead quotations by the Founding Fathers (i.e Washington and Jefferson) that were in the committee’s letter seem rather bazaar when we now have to deal with probably one of the most unconstitutional laws ever passed by our inspiring Utah State Legislature, HB466 Bobbie Williams Woodland Letters To The Editor Policy The Summit County News welcomes Letters To The Editor on any subject. They must adhere to the following guidelines: They must be received to the Coalville Office, P.O. 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