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Show Friday, February 18, 2000 THE S I G N P OS T Page 7 JacEison accepts plea; BasEieruille set for trial "Hit X " BaSF?- - Ready, aim, fire Weber State University ROTC cadets had an opportunity to watch and participate in a live fire exercise at Dugway Proving Grounds. Twenty-four students from the Weber Basin Job Corps traveled three hours to the grounds. This experience was designed to show students what guardsman in the national guard do, according to Marc Welde, ROTC Battalion Commander. Degree continued from page 5 The Melba S. Lehner Children's School Is a developmental early childhood program that provides early childhood teacher training, research and child care. Lab teaching In the children's school on campus Is required of many majors In the department, which adds to the practicality of degrees from the Department of Child and Family Studies. To help adults earn their GEDs. the Family Literacy CenterProject Even Start is also run by the department in collaboration with the Ogden City School District. While adults study, their preschoolers are gaining essential reading and literacy skills. "It is not rare to see children participating in this program who don't know what a book looks like, how to name colors or their own name," Campbell said. The department also offers a therapeutic program through the Melba S. Lehner Children's School. The TEACH Program is for preschool children ages 3 to 5 who have severe emotional or behavioral problems. "The program helps mainstream these children in preparation to enter kindergarten," Campbell said. "Their Interaction with other children helps a lot." The Child Care Resource Referral is also a valuable resource offered by the department which helps parents find licensed arid approved care centers near their home or workplace. "It is a brokerage house of information about child care for Weber, Davis and Morgan counties," Campbell said. With the majors, minors and programs the department offers students at WSU, faculty and students are confident In the quality of a degree gained from the Department of Child and Family Studies. Get Out the Vote Rally with Utah Governor ike LeavitH: M Tuesdsay, February 22 11:30 a.m. Shepherd Union Building Room 338 Jackson to plead guilty to lesser charges, testify against former teammate By Angie Welling editor in chief-The Signpost Former Weber State University basketball player Noel Jackson has accepted prosecutor's plea bargain. Jackson is charged with rape and forcible sexual abuse. Rape is a first-degree felony charge. The charges stem from an April 1 1 incident at Jackson's Ogden apartment. Jackson and former teammate Damien Baskerville met a 23-year-old Roy woman at a Salt Lake nightclub. The woman later drove the men to Jackson's apartment, where the three "hung out." At At her J uly 9 preliminary hearing, the woman testified Baskerville raped her while Jackson held her leg. Although Jackson's defense at torney, Jim Retallick, would not specify the new charge, he did say it will be a Class A misdemeanor. Jackson will now be called to testify against his former teani-mate, Damien Baskerville. Jackson's case was originally combined with Baskervllle's. However, Baskerville did not accept the plea bargain in his case and will go to trial alone. The duo's trial was originally scheduled to begin Wednesday. However, Baskerville's attorney, John Calne, said Jackson's acceptance of the bargain changes his planned defense. Caine requested more time to prepare. Baskerville is charged with aggravated sexual assault and forcible sexual abuse. Baskerville's trial now begins March 15. Jackson will testify against his former teammate at the trial. Jackson's change of plea hearing is scheduled for Feb. 29 at 2 p.m. before Judge Pamela Heffernan. Baskerville's pretrial hearing is also scheduled for Feb. 29 at 2 p.m. AUDITIONS Learn dance, equipment, and performance skills Training will be provided Earn credits! M Jr t For more information, contact the band office at 626-6443. f 4 H Success is built on the ability to communicate. People who can verbalize their thoughts in a clear, concise manner attract positive attention to themselves in any setting. Meetings held in the Waltis liuildinq's Room 111 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of every month Open I" all students. .staff, faculty, administrators. ! alumni and profes sional people m the community. If you have any questions, please call Leah at (801) 626-6063 |