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Show 2 The Signpost - Friday, May 12, 1 J89 Mark Hoffman called 'Master of Deceit' at Convocations Chip Parkinson Contributing Writer "Following Mark Hoffman's trail is following a real labyrinth, and in many ways it's a dark labyrinth," Linda Sillotoe told a convocations crowd on Thursday. Sillotoe is the author of "Salamander", a book about the Mark Hoffman bombings in Salt Lake City in which Hoffman planted two pipe bombs killing Steve Christiansen and Kathryn Sheets three and a half years ago. S he became involved with the story when she was writing for the Deseret News, "I was soon in too deep to do anything else but stay with it," she said. Sillotoe described the way Hoffman deceived LDS church authorities, business partners, manuscript collectors, and professional archivists by forging important "It soon became apparent that Mark Hoffman had not been the boy with the halo; as a child Mark became interested in deceit and in achieving multiple goals," Sillotoe added. At an early age Hoffman became interested in card and magic tricks, she said, he practiced them and became good at fooling people. Hoffman also had a fascination with coins, by the time he was an adolescent he was changing mint marks on coins and before he went on an LDS mission there is reason to believe he was counterfeiting coins. By the time he returned from his mission, he was set on a career of document forging, Sillotoe said. After the bombing it was not known if Hoffman had any accomplices. During their investigation for the book, she said they were looking over their shoulders" in fear. historical documents. Business sense stressed By Adam Belnap Contributing Writer The president of United Savings and Loan spoke to students at Open Hour yesterday in the Business Building. Paul A. Neuenschwander, who. is also the current president of the Utah League of Savings and Loans, spoke of how students can be better prepared for the working force. Neuenschwander said the world is changing and people need to accept it Mostpeopledonot like change, but if you don't work within it you will find yourself on the outside, he said. Students need to prepare themselves personally for what is to come. Many want to work in a stable industry, but it may not always remain that way, said Neuenschwander. He said the Savings and Loan industry is a dual industry. There are both healthy and unhealthy institutions. The unhealthy portion is 15 percent of the undustry, with s Paul Neuenschnander institution in trouble. Being prepared for problems before they arise will help us through them, he said. "It would be nice if professors could wrap the future into a package and all you have to do is unwrap it," but it's just not that way, Neuenschwander said. When addressing the topic of future employment, Neuenschwander said that in any career there will be boredom and terror arise at one time or another. Preparation for those kinds of problems will help people face them. Neuenschwander gave several suggestions for preparing to find a job and actually be hired. He said United Savings and Loan hires people who can be themselves but work well with others as a team. He said this team effort is important when working for a company. Many times students need additional training (see NEUENSCHWANDER on page 3) JiiPt WANT TO HAVE FUN FALL QUARTER? Join Weber State's Marching Band or Colorguard (Flag Team) You Don't Have To Be A Music Student To Participate! Information Call: Dr. Thomas R Root 626-6443 Dr. Donald Keipp 626-7073 OR CONTACT THE DEPTARTMENT OP PERFORMING. ARTS AT: 626-6437 As their investigation proceeded, Sillotoe said it became apparent that people were unconsciously "placing orders" with Hoffman for important historical documents. A new investor would tell Hoffman if he ever found a first edition of the Book of Mormon, he would be the first to bid on it. Two months later, Hoffman would come up with a first edition that was signed by the investor's third great, great grandmother. Sillotoe said Hoffman forged other documents in response to such unconscious requests. Sillotoe described Hoffman as a person who thought in multiples. If he sold something to one person, he would sell it to three or four people. "If he could sell one Jim Bridger note signed with an X for $5,000, why not sell 4 or 5 of them or more," she said, (see HOFFMAN on page 3) Anthropology discussed By Erie Presley Staff Reporter When human skeletons, body parts and bone fragments need to be identified, Dr. John McCullough is the person to call. McCullough lectured on the topic of "Forensic Anthropology" at Thursday's Issues Forum and educated the audience on the various techniques and methods used to identify human remains. McCullough said that forensic anthropologists are called on to help in a variety of situations and cases such as identifying war dead, victims of airplane crashes, fraudulent commercial claims involving hair types, and assistance in legal cases. According to McCullough, anthropologists are suited for the job because of their interest and specialization with the study of bones, human variation, growth and aging patterns and bone-scattering data. The University of Utah professor said that he was called upon to help identify the remains of a woman found in Tooele County earlier this year, and was able to do so by comparing the remains with medical records from her childhood. McCullough also noted recent progress in the field of forensic anthropology dealing John McCullough with computer generated facial reconstruction and clay modeling. These modern techniques can help anthropologists ' "see" what the person looked like before death, thereby aiding law enforcement officials and other interested scientists he said. Crystal Crest finalists named Finalists in the Crystal Crest Awards competition have been named. Crystal Crest Awards are given each year to students who have been outstanding contributors to Weber State College. There is also an alumnus award, a faculty award and a prize for the outstanding organization. Nominations were made during the first weeks of this quarter. Six people were on each of the selection committees. These committees looked at applications and resumes submitted by the nominees. The finalists in each of the areas will be interviewed by the selection committees to determine the winner. Winners will be announced at the Crystal Crest Awards Ceremony. The ceremony is like a Oscar-award ceremony. It will be held June 3 at 7 p.m. in the Austad Auditorium. 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