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Show ; Times Newspaper Wednesday, October 18, 2000 Page 3 Local students set for new challenge: leadership education Miss Marissa Harding of Orem was selected to attend The National Young Leaders Conference Confer-ence (NYLC) from October 10 through 15, 2000 in Washington, Washing-ton, D.C. The NYLC is a unique leadership development program for high school students who have demonstrated leadership potential and scholastic merit. Harding will be among 350 out-; out-; standing National Scholars ; from around the country to at-; at-; tend the conference. The theme of the NYLC is The ; Leaders of Tomorrow Meeting ; the Leaders of Today. Through-; Through-; out the six-day conference, '. Harding will interact with key '. leaders and newsmakers from '. the three branches of government, govern-ment, the media and the diplomatic diplo-matic corps. Highlights of the program in-- in-- elude welcoming remarks from the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives and a panel discussion dis-cussion with prominent journalists jour-nalists at the National Press Club. Harding will also meet with senators and representatives or an appointed member of their staff to discuss important issues facing the nation. "The National Young Leaders Conference provides an opportunity opportu-nity for students like Marissa Harding to distinguish themselves them-selves as tomorrow's leaders," said Michael Lasday, executive director of the Congressional . Youth Leadership Council (CYLC), the organization that sponsors the NYLC. "Scholars not only gain knowledge and experience in the nation's capital, capi-tal, they leave with a sense of accomplishment and an increased in-creased ability to face the challenges chal-lenges of the future." Local artists display work at UVSC The Utah Arts Council Traveling Trav-eling Exhibition Program brings work by Utah artists to the UVSC Library Art Gallery. EightySomething, an Art AccessVery Ac-cessVery Special Arts, Utah exhibit ex-hibit is showing recent works by six artists who have worked or are currently working in the arts and whoa re well into and past their eighties. These artists have exhibited a life-long commitment to the visual arts. Featured are paintings by Lucille B. Cannon, Farrell R. Collett, Jack Goodman, Harry Taylor, Ted Wassmer and Francis Zimbeaux. EightySomething is sponsored by the Area 8 Offices of AARP (American Association of Retired Re-tired Persons). It is hoped that this exhibit, focusing on the recent re-cent contributions of the well-respected well-respected and much honored Utah artists will help break down the persistent stereotypes concerning the senior population. popula-tion. The Traveling Exhibition Program Pro-gram will be at UVSC now through October 26. The program pro-gram provides schools, museums, muse-ums, libraries and galleries throughout the state with a variety va-riety of exhibitions. Those interested in finding out more about the display may contact Keith Rowley at (801) 222-8780. GNOT TEUPHONE TICKET SYSTEM M UTAM Fer mnu Ma rxm. m-1777 CKSwIiMlSMnhlKlIP" a Ofet Opan (M, Ifl mm Mot EatM S Meet Hie Parents (f-ii) Get Carter n Digimon: Hie Movie (To) Almost Famous () God's Army (re) Remember the Titans (re) Bring it on (re-ii) What lies Beneath (rt-ui For the penod 01 1CWO&00 - 1CV12AX) ' Passes or torts Nw Mwb lor I Is 2 theatres w re moan ra lacs Lcr vy ibJ MARISSA HARDING To complement the schedule of special meetings and briefings, Harding will also participate in a number of leadership skill-building skill-building activities. In one role-. role-. play activity known as If I were President, students act as the president and Cabinet members responding to an international crisis. Students also participate in a judicial simulation called Testing the Constitution, in which they examine actual Supreme Su-preme Court cases. The NYLC culminates with the Model Congress, Con-gress, in which scholars assume the roles of U.S. representatives, and debate, amend and vote on proposed legislation. The CYLC is a nonprofit, nonpartisan non-partisan educational organization. organiza-tion. Founded in 1985, it is committed com-mitted to fostering and inspiring inspir-ing young people to achieve their full leadership potential. Over 425 members of the U.S. Congress Con-gress join this commitment by serving on the CYLC Honorary Congressional Board of Advisors. Advi-sors. Each year, 7,000 select, outstanding youth nationwide participate in the 20 sessions of the NYLC. For additional information on the NYLC, visit the Internet at www.cyhlc.org. Council considers giant Parkway Crossing project The Orem City Council is taking tak-ing its time as it considers adopting adopt-ing and applying a new PD-21 zone that could bring a unique, unprecedented student housing and retail development to 43 acres at 1200 South Geneva Road. The council began to tackle the issue in its October 10 meeting, meet-ing, hearing a staff presentation from senior planner Ken Young, receiving information from principal prin-cipal Parkway Crossing developer devel-oper Heath Johnston, and taking tak-ing public comment. A final decision de-cision is expected in the October Octo-ber 24 council meeting after more public input and council deliberation on the issue. In his report, Young told the council that the developers' original proposal for a strip mall and student housing project was "substantially different" from the current proposal, which will resemble "an older European town village", complete with plaza and 142,750-square-foot - village commercial center. Commercial Com-mercial businesses will be located lo-cated on ground level, and student stu-dent housing residential units on the floor above. A mass transit tran-sit shuttle operation will transport trans-port students to the Utah Valley Val-ley State College campus. With a permitted density of 40 housing units per acre, 1,720 units (including one, two, or three bedroom apartments) could be built to house a projected pro-jected student population of 5,200 to 6,000. Young said Orem has a "sore need" for student housing, with one study estimating estimat-ing that one-third of the total student population living in Provo actually attends school at UVSC. The preliminary development plan, which will be included as an appendix to the PD-21 zoning zon-ing ordinance, outlines a number num-ber of other features planned for the phased construction project: 55,000-square-foot grocery store; 25,000-square-foot telecommunications telecommuni-cations call center, fitness center; cen-ter; LDS student stake center; Council adopts design for entryway signs Will it be welcome to the "City of Orem" or welcome to "Orem City"? That detail was left up in the air at the Orem City Council meeting October 10, but the council did approve the basic template design for entryway signs recommended by the city's Beautification Commission. The mini-controver3y involv-1 ing the city's official name came as a by-product of discussion of the entryway signage, estimated to cost $3,000 per monument sign. City Attorney Paul Johnson said Orem's official name used to be "Orem City Corporation". Under a previous city manager, the name was changed to "City of Orem". Another official name change even to "Orem City" - would necessitate a change in the city's articles of incorporation. incorpora-tion. Johnson said the "City of Orem" name has been "a mat- . ter of some frustration" as court documents have frequently listed the name as Orem City, and corrections have had to be made. Mayor Jerry Washburn quipped that the Beautification Commission should not move ahead with the first sign until the council lets them know what name to use or unless "movable letters" are employed, but later recommended that ramifications of a name change be put on a future council agenda. City Manager Jim Reams said a report re-port would be prepared. The approved template design calls for flexibility in size as needed; lettering to be molded or formed into a solid precast concrete con-crete wall; the use of the city logo in colorized aluminum elements; ele-ments; and the use of capped stone pillars at each end of the sign. common recreation amenities and meeting areas; parking structures; and a pedestrianbicycle pedestrianbi-cycle overpass. Buildings will range from 48' to 84' in height. Main neighborhood concerns about the project include parking park-ing and traffic. Johnston said that the developers are trying to do everything they can to keep students' cars parked within the development by providing convenient, con-venient, walk-to services. "On the whole, we're trying to create cre-ate a happy, affordable environment environ-ment for students," he said. Johnston acknowledged that traffic from the development will impact Geneva Road in particular, particu-lar, but said traffic will be an issue with or without the proposed pro-posed development as UVSC's enrollment level has broken 23,000 and continues to increase. in-crease. Ladell Gillman, 1435 West 800 South, said at the October 10 meeting that "not a lot of the people from the neighborhood" were present, perhaps because of their feelings that approval of the development is a "done deal". He conceded the concern about traffic and parking, noting that UVSC students already park on the sides of Geneva Road because be-cause it is a shorter walking distance dis-tance than some of the campus parking lots. Gillman recognized the need for student housing and said the proposed development 'could be an asset to Orem City and students," stu-dents," although he was not sure it would be "an asset to the neighbors." But he spoke approvingly ap-provingly of the village concept with its walk-to services. "We neighbors! have to drive five to seven miles to buy a loaf of bread or a gallon of milk." More specifics on a traffic study and on a development agreement between the city and the developers that should outline out-line responsibilities for the overpass over-pass and shuttle are expected to receive attention in the October 24 meeting. Utah Valley Transportation Continued from front page ies, Utah Department ofTranspor-tation, ofTranspor-tation, and Utah Transit Authority Author-ity in developing current and future fu-ture plans for the valley. Utah County community planners plan-ners and engineers will be present to answer questions and take your comments. There will be displays on general plans, upcoming road projects, zoning and transportation transporta-tion maps, trial information and new commercial and residential development proposals. Mountainland representatives will take your ideas and comments on: EastWest corridors in the Lehi area; Bike Lanes and Trails; Congestions Con-gestions Management; Intelligent Transportation System (information (informa-tion signs, signal coordination, etc); and the Inter-Regional Corridor Cor-ridor Alternative Analysis Study (1-15 improvements, Car Pool Lanes, CommuterLight Rail, and Express Buses). Transportation officials from UDOT will be available to discuss present and future road projects and the status of major highway projects, such as the University parkway, University Avenue, and Pleasant Grove interchanges, US-6 US-6 through Spanish Fork Canyon, and the completion of US-189 Provo Canyon. UTA representatives will be on hand to answer questions about the new Utah County Transit System, Sys-tem, the Rideshare Program, and Park and Ride Lot information. The public's suggestions and ideas from last years Open House were used to improve community and regional plans. You can improve im-prove the quality of life in the valley val-ley and help mold the future look of your community and our region by participating in this years Open House. UTAH COUNTY "As the state's second largest metropolitan area, Utah County's needs must be well represented at the Capitol. Our community is proud of Utah Valley State College and I will strive to enhance its state funded programs including job training and four year status. " QUALITY EDUCATION FOR OUR CHILDREN "A strong public education program is essential to the preservation of our Republic. I enthusiastically support providing our students with books, supplies and equipment necessary for their success. We need effective Experience and Leadership in the Utah House of Representatives " fif fej t i firt t S Iff Paid n IB A stereo was stolen from a car parked in the Orem High School parking lot Thursday during school hours. Two cars parked overnight Thursday at In & Out Auto, 1993 S. State, were entered and stereo equipment was stolen from each. A car was entered Thursday night while parked at David Early Tire Store at 925 N. State and stereo equipment was stolen. sto-len. A window was smashed to gain entry into the car. A Topcon survey instrument, instru-ment, reportedly worth $10,000 was reported stolen from a locked truck Thursday night in the area of 1100 W. 1200 N. The truck was not forcibly entered, but the victim was certain he had locked it. It is possible that a slim jim tool was used to gain entry. A 16 year old male was arrested ar-rested Friday evening after he was seen running northbound on State Street with no clothes on. The youth was seen by a witness at about 1450 N. State. The witness said he feared the boy would dart out into the street. The witness summoned police and the boy was apprehended appre-hended in the back of a friend's pickup that was parked at 1600 N. State. The boy told officers, "I was just streaking." The boy was arrested and taken into the station until he was released to his parents. He will be referred to Juvenile Court for lewdness and for illegal consumption of alcohol. Utah House of IS A PRIORITY tYilijsiiitiiffi Mike .. II i , J I j . i ij J.JJIJJJ.W J ., UW- J-1 JH'-W-1' ' 1 '.' 1 '-' 1 ij : f-S, XjA . t, A V 1 v "-- for by the committee to Elect Mike Thompson E A T Early Sunday morning, officer of-ficer Jason Martinez stepped out of Beto's (26 West Center), an all-night eating establishment and heard the sound of metal hitting metal. He walked to his car and found a beer can on the hood of his patrol car, the contents con-tents of the can running down the hood. The only people in the parking lot of Betos were a group of six men who had just walked into the business. He called another officer and they waited for the men to come back out. Before getting into the van, the occupants pulled out some cans and bottle of beer and left them in the parking lot. Once on the road, the van was stopped for an equipment violation viola-tion and for leaving their litter in the parking lot. A 23-year-old Orem man was found to be under un-der the influence of alcohol and arrested for DUI and for driving driv-ing on a suspended driver's license. li-cense. Officers cited a second Orem man with criminal mischief mis-chief for throwing the beer can at the police car. The suspect said he was upset and threw the can, the others in the van had nothing to do with. The fire division responded to a fire in a bathroom of the home at 736 N. 480 W. Friday afternoon at 1730 hrs. The fire was determined to have been started by an unattended candle that had been lit and left in the bathroom, which started some towels that were stored above the toilet on fire. No dollar amount listed in the report. Representatives Republican Legislative District 59 THE SECOND AMENDMENT "As a trained constitutional attorney, I know what the Second Amendment of the Bill of Rights Means: Citizens are entitled to own firearms without interference from government authority. As your state representative, I will not equivocate on this important fundamental element." 111 ETHICS IN GOVERNMENT "Evdry year, the media exposes shameful, if not corrupt, activities in state and local government. Yet, every year the legislature refuses to take action. The time has come to vigorously address the issue of ethics reform. As councilman, I was successful in pushing Orem City to adopt an ethics guide for officials. will take my convictions and passion for ethics to the State Capitol. :opy w&r&0f jijttf-'flff.'fltauB |