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Show Opinion PAGE A2 Just a Thought Summit County News MAY 9, 2008 Regional News Notes BY CHERYL OVARD Please Join Us For Road Clean Up What is Bullying? CHERYL OVARD SCN Editor It seems like there is more bullying lately, but in reality it has not changed. Down through the ages of time bullying has been around, at all ages. Even offices and businesses have noticed the bullying being a problem, and discussion on television has referred to this as leading to harassment. When does a person start bullying? It can become a problem with siblings at a very young age, and jealousy when a new baby is born can cause an older child to become a bully, even to the parents and/or the baby. Bullying is the assertion of power through aggression. It is a “conscious, willful, deliberate, hostile and repeated behavior” by one or more people, which is fully intended to harm others. Sometimes bullying can lead to harmful attacks and physical abuse. Most of the time it is threats and name-calling - even put-downs. It can lead to stealing and taking others possessions, and exclusion from the “circle of friends” or group at school or the office. Bullying can change with the age groups, and it has been found through studies that a bully with school-age kids is to show powerful feelings of dislike toward someone, making them feel worthless, inferior not respected. Sometimes it can be used as contempt, and the person “dishing it out” does not even feel sorry or shameful. They feel like they have the “right” to hurt or control a person and it can sometimes lead the bullied person into a state of depression. The fact that bullying is not normal, and is not accepted in schools or crowds of adult groups. There has been a lot of research on “what helps bullies to ‘stop’ and be caring!” It has been proven that if an adult in authority stands up to the bully, and not stoops to his same behavior, he will soon stop. The peers, also, can have the same effect on the bully. It is a learned behavior, and kids are not born this way - they can be changed. Bullying is not just found in the schools, but can be found in any situation where there are two or more people or children involved. Schools are working to curtail the bullies’ of the classrooms. Teachers and staff are trained to recognize when there is a problem with a bully. Harassment, intimidation, and bullying conduct should be taught at the schools, as well as in the homes. When a child in school is being bullied, they have a harder time concentrating and learning. Teachers and staff try to promote mutual respect, tolerance and acceptance in the schools. The lessons are taught, but sometimes the kids still resort to becoming a bully to “prove” they are popular or smart! Schools do not tolerate verbal assaults, name calling, or social isolation or manipulation. Teachers and staff are instructed to report any such behavior to principals or designee. If staff intervenes, the bullying usually stops for a time. If it is continued, privileges are taken away. Teachers and staff should always discuss the bullying policy to their students, and assure them that they will not tolerate any form of bullying without disciplinary action. If the problem persists, that student may be dismissed. Bullying IS a problem in every school, no matter what the “role model” student will tell you. All students have the right to a safe and healthy environment in their schools, and the district, schools and community have a responsibility to promote mutual respect, especially when it infringes on the safety of any other student. This two-part series of “what is a bully” and what do we do about them — can and will be an interesting topic that we sould like to hear your “bullying”experiences - the Summit County News would like to hear your thoughts about someone (don’t mention bullies’names please) just send your experiences! Summit County News Editor: cheryl@summitconews.com Recycling Tip For The Week… The Summit County Recycling Task Force would like to invite you to the Adopt-a-County Road Clean-up on Saturday, May 10. There are three stretches of County road that have been adopted by the employees of Summit County and need to be cleaned! It’s a great way to get outdoors, get some exercise, and give back to the community! Free drinks, food and supplies will be provided! Please RSVP by Wednesday, May 5, to Ashley Koehler at ext. 3128. Echo Road to Henefer: 8:30 a.m.: Meet at Henefer Town Park for continental breakfast, 9 a.m.Noon – Clean up. Noon – BBQ sponsored by the Lone Tree Ventures, LLC at Henefer Town Park . Weber Canyon Road: 8:30 a.m.: Meet at the Oakley School (251 West Weber Canyon Road) for continental breakfast 9 a.m.-Noon – Clean up. Noon – Lunch at the Oakley School. Hwy. 40 Frontage Road near Home Depot: 9 a.m.: Meet at City Park near the Miner’s Hospital for continental breakfast, 9:30 a.m.-Noon – Clean up. Noon - Lunch at City Park Sabado 10 de Mayo del 2008 Nos vemos en el Parque de La Ciudad, 8:30 a.m. – Desayuno, 9:00 – 12 p.m. - Limpieza, 12 p.m. – Lunch Gratis en el Parque, Comida Gratis, Premios y regalos, Tesoros escondidos, Diverson para toda la familia y los niños, organizaciones civicas, vecindarios y negocios sin fines de lucro. Las bolsas naranja para la basora y las transparentes para el reciclaje seran proporcionadas Traer guantes de trabajo y agua The Kamas City Has a New Website Kamas City Hall has just launched their new website www.kamascity.net They would like the citizens of the community to be aware of this new site and would encourage them to take the time to search it out and become become more aware of happenings. Mayor Lew Marchant and the Kamas City Council are excited to have this up and running, and it will be of great benefit to everyone who takes the opportunity to read it! Spring Fling May 17th, 2008 - 7 p.m., Machine Shop, Evanston, WY, ages 16-23 years. Rodeo Queen Clinic May 10 The Summit County Fair will be hosting a Rodeo Queen Clinic on May 10 at 10 a.m. at the Summit County Fairgrounds in Coalville. Clinic will include assistance with modeling, clothes speeches and interviews. Also, if you would like suggestions for horsemanship, please bring your horse. Horsemanship patterns for the Little Buckaroo Royalty will be demonstrated and freestyle reining will be demonstrated for the rodeo queen contestants. This is a free clinic for county residents. For more information, contact Jaimee Robinson at 336-0525 or the Fair office at 336-3221 or 783-4351 ext 3221. Summit County Rodeo Queen Contest The Summit County Rodeo Queen Contest will be held June 7 at the Summit County Fairgrounds in Coalville. Girls should be between the age of 15 and 24. Age is determined as of the first day of January 2008. Entry deadline is May 21, 2008. Girls interested in competing should contact Jaimee Robinson at 336-0525 or the Summit County Fair Office at 336-3221 or 783-4351 ext. 3221. Summit County Fair Little Buckaroo Rodeo The Summit County Fair Little Buckaroo Rodeo Queen, Princess and Jr. Princess Contest will be held on June 7 at the Summit County Fairgrounds in Coalville. Girls should be between the ages of 9 and 14. Age is determined as of the first day of January 2008. Entry Deadline is May 21, 2008. For further information, please contact Jaimee Robinson at 336-0525 or the Summit County Fair Office at 336-3221 or 783-4351 ext. 3221. Snyderville Basin Meetings Cancelled, Rescheduled on May 14 Green Tips For Remodeling Recycle Utah holds Green Building Consultations every month for Summit County residents. You will get your questions answered from an expert about your own remodeling or new building project. The next green building consultation is Thursday, May 8, from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Call Recycle Utah at 649-9698 to schedule your appointment. As you begin to think about your remodel, here are some practical tips from Build Green Utah: 1. Incorporate Passive Solar Design when possible. Minimize west-facing glass. 2. Salvage and reuse all sound building materials from the site. 3. Use local or renewable materials to cut down on energy costs associated with transportation and manufacture. 4. Use other sources of re- claimed building materials where possible – Recycle Utah’s ReStore is a good example. 5. Install water-wise landscaping such as drip methods of plant watering. Place shrubs and plants needing the most water nearest your water source. 6. Plant deciduous trees on the south side of your home for shade. For more information, contact Recycle Utah at 649-9698. Go Classifieds! It Pays! 336-5501 Snyderville Basin is meeting at Trailside Park on May 14, at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, instead of the May 7 and May 21 meetings - which have been cancelled. Chris Moffet, Consultant, will be the guest speaker. For questions, call Bonnie Park at (435) 649-1564 x-11. Driving While Drunk Docudrama There will be a Docudrama at SSHS concerning driving while intoxicated and wearing seatbelts. It will be Thursday, May 15, at 9 a.m. 2008 Kamas Valley Jr. Livestock/Jackpot Show Saturday, June 28, Kamas – Rodeo Arena (southeast end of town, corner of 400 S & Main), 8:30 a.m. – Steer Receiving/Weigh-in, 9:30 – 11 a.m. – Steer Judging, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. – Hog Exhibitor’s Workshop, 11:30 a.m.-12 noon – Lamb Receiving/Weigh-in, 12:30 – 2:30 pm – Lamb Judging. All Market/Feeder animals entered in the KV Jr. Market Livestock Show & Jackpot, must be weighed-in according to the schedule listed above. Jackpot Show registration deadline is June 23; late fees will apply after the 23rd. No entry fee or pre-registration will be required for open show. Detailed premium books and jackpot registration forms will be mailed to surrounding counties. If you do not receive the premium book and would like a copy, please contact Sterling. English 1010 Will be Taught In June To all Weber State University Students - English 1010 (CRN #11918) will be taught at Morgan High School Monday and Wednesday from June 9th through Aug. 1 from 5:30-8 p.m. Call for registration (due May 16) at 801.829.3136 or visit the website at weber.edu/morgan Summit County Fair Accepting Bids For Flat Bed Trailer Space The Summit County Fair is accepting sealed bids for two flat bed trailer spaces. Bid is for trailer space which includes twenty tickets for the derby, twenty tickets for the Friday rodeo and twenty tickets for the Saturday rodeo. Minimum bid is $750.00. Summit County has the right to refuse any or all bids. Trailers will be inspected before they are allowed to be placed on the grounds. At any time if there is a problem with the trailer or those sitting on the trailer they will be asked to leave and the trailer removed. Sealed bids should be addressed to Summit County Fair, Trailer Bid, P.O. Box 128, Coalville,UT 84017. 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