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Show "Dialogue en FTOta" to Ansiver the n-'. call for help September 4, 2002 - The Springville Herald - Page Three snow yireaiiijyess ov In September, with emphasis during the week of September 1 1 , Utah lawyers will team with representatives from the three branches of government to discuss dis-cuss freedom with Utah students in more than 1,000 classrooms in the state. The Utah State Bar's "Dialogue on Freedom" is a lively, interactive program designed de-signed to increase students' appreciation ap-preciation of the freedoms we enjoy as Americans. It was conceived con-ceived by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy and expanded and implemented by the Utah State Bar. According to Utah Bar President Presi-dent John Adams, "Dialogue on Freedom" encourages young people to think about three important im-portant principles: (1) "We the People" support , the rule of law; (2) Americans believe in and support individual rights; and (3) every citizen needs to be informed in-formed and involved. "The discussions center on a hypothetical situation in which a young American stranded in the Rachei l Alert (smMmtBtfl t save kMs .The Rachael Alert is about to get a lot more attention. Utah's child abduction alert plan has been expanded from TV and radio broadcasts to also include electronic roadway signs. The Utah Department of Transportation Transporta-tion has offered to use the highway high-way signs to let motorists know when a child has been kidnapped and provide details about a suspect's sus-pect's vehicle. "The Rachael Alert plan has proved to be the quickest way possible to let the public know a child is in danger. UDOT is not offering a way to reach more people and hopefully save more children," said Attorney General Mark Shurtleff. After Shurtleff asked about using the signs for Rachael Alerts, UDOT offered several methods to inform people about abductions: . - Roadway Signs: Motorists will be notified about child abductions ab-ductions and suspect vehicle descriptions at 61 electronic roadside signs along the Wasatch Front. i - Highway Advisory Radio: Drivers traveling near 13 highway high-way advisory radio transmitters-will transmitters-will be able to hear additional information about the kidnappings. kidnapp-ings. - Telephone, Website & E-mail E-mail Alerts: Abduction details will also be available on the "511" travel information phone line, the travel information Web site at www.CommuterLink.Uta-h.Gov www.CommuterLink.Uta-h.Gov and on CommuterLink e-mail e-mail alerts. Utah broadcasters, public safety and law enforcement officials offi-cials have also been reviewing fn nA - V l A ' t - - - imaginary land of Quest where criticism of the USA is strong and individual rights are weak," Mr. Adams said. "The students will suggest ways the stranded teen could best explain and defend de-fend the American way of life." Additionally, students will be asked to suggest books, movies and events that remind them of their freedom. Mr. Adams said the classroom presentation is only a beginning. "We hope to encourage Utahns to continue the 'Dialoeue on Freedom' Free-dom' at home. Whether it is around the dinner table, on a hike, in the car or in any setting where young people gather, it is our sincere desire that this message mes-sage will spark further discussion, discus-sion, inspire greater participation in government and expand everyone's every-one's understanding of our political politi-cal system," he said. "Dialogue on Freedom" encompasses en-compasses a number of other outreach programs, including seven airings of a program on public television stations System the Rachael Alert plan to seek ways to improve and expand the system. The discussions have resulted in several key suggestions sugges-tions for improvement: . - Age Criteria: Broadcasters agreed to change the age a victim will be considered for a Rachael Alert from 15 years and younger to 17 years and younger. - Training: The Attorney General's Web site has been expanded so law enforcement agencies can provide Rachael Alert training. A training' summary, summa-ry, video, questionnaire and submission forms are now available avail-able at http:attorneygeneral.uta-h http:attorneygeneral.uta-h . go vRachaelAlertrachaelalert. -htm. The Department of Public Safety has also agreed to provide personal training to agencies. " - Testing: Broadcasters have received training on the Emergency Emer-gency Alert System codes and periodic tests will be conducted to make sure radio and TV stations sta-tions can quickly receive and respond to Rachael Alerts. -- Notification: Law enforcement enforce-ment agencies will now be able to send Rachael Alert forms by e-mail. e-mail. The completed forms will also be available to the media on the Internet. In addition, once protocol has been established, the - Rachael Alert Plan will also be expanded to include: - TRAK: The Bureau of Criminal Cri-minal Identification will start using the TRAK system with the Rachael Alert plan to immediately immediate-ly send out 5,000 flyers throughout through-out the state.. The BCI will also produce additional flyers for the families of abducted children. - Trucker Advisories: The '"'1 $ Miisrusai KUED 7 and KL'LC 9 "featuring 16 students talking about freedom with Utah Supreme Court Chief Justice Christine Durham and attorney Ron Yengich'. . . a four-page educational supplement with quizzes on citizenship, citi-zenship, historical events and documents which will be distributed distrib-uted in Utah newspapers the week of September 1. - a special Civic Dialogue on KUED with Ted Capener and Stephen H. Anderson, Senior Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals, 10th Circuit. . "We are extremely pleased with the tremendous support this program has received from Utah attorneys and members of the three branches of government who will be leading the classroom class-room discussions. This program is 'made possible by many law firms and bar organizations which have provided financial support," Mr. Adams said. "Dialogue on Freedom" is found .in its entirety online a( www.utahbar.org. Utah Trucking Association has agreed to a plan that will notify 80 percent of the truckers within the state. The Department of Public Safety is also developing a way to send abduction details to truckers at all ports of entry. The Rachael Alert plan's organizers are also collecting information to see if a "reverse 911" system could be used to quickly contact people by phone about child abductions. The Rachael Alert is known nationally as the Amber Plan. .When the emergency alert system was initiated here on April 2, Utah was the ninth state to have a statewide system and the plans around the United States helped , save 16 children. , i Utah's plan received nationwide nation-wide attention on June -5 when the Salt Lake City Police Department Depart-ment initiated the state's first Rachael Alert after Elizabeth Smart was kidnapped from her home. Since then, six more states have adopted statewide plans and an additional 10 children have been safely recovered. "The Place to Watch a Movie!" Stadium Seating THX Sound Exit 252 in Payson, 633 South 950 West Sept. 6-Sept. 12 ) (1:50) 4:15 (1:40) 4:25 (1:50) 4:00 3E (1:35) 4:10 (1:30) 4:05 (1:45) 4:20 Early matinee will play on Sat. and Sun. only. No 9:00 Showing on Sunday. Order and print your tickets online! www.stadiomciRsmas.com Matinee Price $3.50 No discount or passes Showtime ft 465-8500 www.stadiumcinemas.com Every day in Utah County, children arc left home alone while their parents are at work. Fortunately, community members have the opportunity to answer their calls for help by volunteering volunteer-ing as Phone Pals for Crisis Line of Utah County. There are also a number of other opportunities for individuals throughout pur community com-munity to help callers who are looking for a listening ear. Crisis Line acts as a median between individuals in crisis situations and appropriate resources re-sources within our community. The goal of the Crisis Line is to help individuals overcome immediate imme-diate challenges and provide information for options in long-term long-term care. Volunteers who take calls provide information and referral services for individuals who are homeless or need confidential listening. Crisis Line of Utah County also helps with suicide prevention, rape intervention and assistance for victims of domestic for Crisis Line make a difference, because they provide the listening ear when callers need it most. The number of incoming calls is usually much greater than the volunteers staffing staff-ing the lines. Individuals who volunteer with Crisis Line often find the service is not only beneficial bene-ficial for callers, . but it also brings a sense of fulfillment in their own lives. Crisis Line is available 24 hours A day, seven days a week. Potential volunteers must be at least 18 years of age and commit to the minimum of four months of service. Training sessions are held weekly. "Unknown Heros" Continued from page 1 hours to place the colors on the canvas. Hancock said the long and rushed day of painting is excruciating excruci-ating to her body. "This is a Kaziah," Hancock said. "I don't know of any other way I could do it." Hancock said when she is finished, the paint on the subject is thick like Van Gogh with a much more relaxed background. The painting style she created is about as unique as she is, Swan-son Swan-son said. "She's the goat woman," Swanson said. Hancock does not take . Swansoh's remarks as an insult. She gave herself the name; she prefers the title, "Kaziah, the .goat woman." Hancock owns 70 head of ) 7:10 9:30 7:05 9:35 7:15 9:20 6:55 9:25 6:55 9:30 7:00 9:10 ... I U- l - ! ! Ill IStl ' Loma Fraier, front on the motorcycle, accepts the motorcycle from Rick Salisbury, ownermanager of Legends Motorcycle Shop and John Motsinger, president of Provo Chapter of Bikers Against Child Abase (BACA). Rick donated the bike to the BACA Club and John was in charge of the prize give-away program which raised -over $50,000 towards taking care of abused children here in Utah Valley. Rick noted that BACA started here and has grown to 22 chapters in the USA and two wanting to belong from Canada. There are eight chapters in Utah alone. Money raised from last year's fundraiser at Springville Jr. High School was spent on inspirational posters that now adorn the halls of the school. This year's fundraiser is starting now and students all have some great items to sell. Contact a jr. high student you know and see how you can help the school. The students are not allowed to go door-to-door. goats and she said. "They make my house a home. " "1 am a painter and a goat herder," Hancock said. "I feel like I'm so much like they are, and they are so much like me." She said the name "goat woman" works for her because when it is LlilrT(cn ml Spanish 8 Theaters in the K Mart Plaza off the PriceManti Exit in Spanish Fork $3.50 before 6 p.m. After 6 p.m. (age 65 & up, age 11 & under) $4.00. Playing Sept. 5-Sept. 12 Out Of Step (PG) 12:10 2:25 4:35 6:45 8:55 Big Fat Greek Wedding (PG) 12:05 2:30 4:45 7:25 9:45 Fear.com (R) 2:35 5:00 7:30 9:40 Serving Sara (PG13 ) 11:50 2:15 4;30 7:10 9:30. k Srmone (PG13) 7:05 9:35 Signs (PG-13) 11:55 2:20 4:50 7:20 9:50 Country Bears (G) 11:40 2:05 4:20 Blue Crush (PG-13) 7:15 9:40 Lilo & Stitch (PG-13) 2:00 4:25 Spy Kids 2 (PG) 11:45 2:00 4:45 7:00 9:25 - Showings before 4 p.m. on Saturday & Monday Only No 9:00 showings on Sunday No Sunday 4:20 showing of "Country Bears" No Sunday 9:15 showing of "Blue Crush" No coupons or passes first 2 weeks. Please call 798-9777 for showtime and ticket information. 0 daily Vz hour on the wall by her artworks it covers both bases of her life. "She is the quintessential woman of personality," Swanson said. "She is a powerful woman, and the strength of her personality personali-ty breathes out of her paintings." Box office opens i before showtime. 1 IE if |