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Show ,.?) Also in this section: Friday Local Obituaries B2 Opinions B4 Lifestyle B6-B8 Mart h 2, iwm B, Homeless men's signs don't tell entire story On several occasions during the past few weeks people have appeared in Provo and Orem food." Typically they have deployed themselves around the University Mall and other shopping centers. My curiosity was provoked by the fact that the signs were identical to some that had appeared on many Salt Lake streets almost exactly one year ago. On two separate occasions last week I spoke with a homeless man who was stationed in front of K mart in Orem. He had also been seen in front of ZCMI in Orem and Price Savers in Provo. In response to my inquiries he said that he had eaten and had a place to stay. The man informed me that he receives an occasional offer, but he described what he does as "Making peo"advertising" ple aware that there are homeless people everywhere in America." Such "advertising" isn't very profitable, unless it is intended to be a form of "conin this sciousness raising" case an effort to cultivate guilt. There is an awareness of the problems of the homeless in Utah County, and remedial mechanisms are in place. According to Gwen Vance of Community Action, efforts have been made to contact the homeless people in ProvoOrem. So far none has been interested in the resources ' available for short-terheip. short-terdeSuch help is signed to satisfy basic physical needs and provide the basis for immediate Food, clothing and vouchers for emergency shelter are available from Community Action and the Food and Shelter Coalition. Job counseling and referrals can be provided, and bus tokens and ID cards can be obtained. There is also an impressive network of sign-carryi- m m e. private charity available through church organizations. Local food banks are The Orem Community well-stocke- d. Hospital and the Riverside Country Club both donate surplus food for distribution. The resources at hand are sufficient to provide for anybody visited by a caprice of fate. Vance observes, "In Utah County great steps are taken to meet the needs. The people here are generous." So why are the signs necessary? r Will signs that say will work for brandishing "Homeless Grigg FOR THE SAKE OF ARGUMENT Herald Staff Writer The Brigham Young Academy Foundation is asking citizens to consider donating money to purchase Academy Square at 500 N. University Ave. in Provo as the deadline quickly approaches for the buildings to be obtained. The foundation has until March 26 to finish raising $800,000 to purchase the property. If funds are not available at that time, the foundation has agreed to let the current owners do what they want with the property, including demolish it. "There comes a time when you have to act," said James E. Ferguson, foundation adviser. "The time for us to preserve Academy Square is now. "Unless we can find the $800,000 to purchase the buildings in the next few weeks, those buildings will pass from tangible history to fond memory." buig'-ar-ized- 30-3- ( t, , .... .. It.. I if Y V- A representative of HOPE, a homeless activism group in Salt Lake, insists that "A lot of people stay outside because they don't like the way shelters are run." Some are deterred by a stigma attached to receiving charity. But it is curious to believe that it is more humiliating to receive confidential assistance than it is to display oneself in public with a sign advertising his misfortune. it is peculiar Furthermore, that people seeking work would congregate around shopping centers. "Help Wanted" signs have blossomed from dozens of local restaurants; Dave Carlson of the Provo Housing Authority points out that "There are minimum wage jobs out there, but many people don't choose to take advantage." Those who are smitten by adversity have a claim upon our sympathy and material generosity. However, that claim is proportionate to the initiative exercised in taking advantage of the help that is offered. The greatest seduction of sta-tisis the idea that life can be made "idiot-proof- " that is, that one can be protected from oneself, from every conceivable combination of misfortune and misjudgment. To be poor or otherwise unfortunate is certainly no sin; to compund such hardship by making bad choices is, up to a point, forgivable. But to refuse offers of help in such circumstances makes no sense. It is not unreasonable to suspect that the inspiration behind such "advertising" is not a desire to solve a problem, but rather to husband "correct attitudes." There is also something odd about how the signs have appeared in Salt Iake and Utah County about one year apart, just as the Legislature was finishing business. Such suspicions do not relieve us of our obligation to the unfortunate. Let us help where we can, but let us not succumb to unproductive guilt. m 1.1 Melia Gilley, left, and Natalie Cadale, right, play with blocks as Ben, who is autistic, looks on. By ANTON GARRITY Herald Staff Writer Two Provo teen-agehave created their own service project for a school club which provides free rs Saturday babysitting of autistic children. Melia Gillie and Natalie Cadell, both 13, are competing in a program called Star Events, for the Future Homemakers of America. The girls had a choice of picking from 14 different categories to compete in, said Sara Cope, a teacher at Farrer Middle School. Gillie and Cadell picked the topic titled, Little Friends, and their objective is to demonstrate their skills in implementing a community service project for small children. The reason they chose autistic children is because they each have a brother who is autistic and they thought it would be a good learning experience, Cope said. Autism is a severely incapacitating, lifelong developmental disabili extention on the option (to buy the property)," he said. Those interested may write for more information or send donations and early childhood programs to the Brigham Young Academy Foundation, P.O. Box 82, Provo, would be included. Ferguson said he could not give a Utah 84G03, or call Donations to either aquire the definite figure of the money raised so far because several potential buildings or fund the programs donors are waiting to see reports afterward will be kept in escrow being prepared on the proposed until the full amount is raised. If obprograms and engineering of the the entire $800,000 cannot be will their those get tained, donating buildings. These reports should be available money back. Citizens may also donate money within the next week or two. "We have quite a way to go," he said. to help fund costs being incurred by Considering just public donations, the foundation now, but this money is not refundable, Ferguson said. the foundation has less than The foundation hopes to rededi-cat- e the money it needs. the buildings on their 100th However, if the reports provide good news or is hopeful to potential anniversary in January 1992. "We know the people of Utah donors the foundation is working with, "We could be a lot closer than want these buildings saved. Unless we think,"Ferguson said. you know about the problem, you "We are getting short on time. may drive by one day and they'll We are doing our best to get an be gone," Ferguson said. The foundation has proposed buying the buildings and restoring them for use as a community services center. Fine arts, handicapped, 373-961- 9. one-four- th merchandise was found in the trunk sacked an office, Stone said. A small amount of money, a of the car. Kester and Oliver were arrested and taken to Utah County camera and watches valued at ?200 were taken. Employees discovered Jail, said Jensen. The two suspects reportedly adthe burglary Wednesday morning. A RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY mitted to two other burglaries. Two Provo home was burglarized and a BUSINESS BURGLARIES $15 bottle of pain medication stolen Spanish Fork businesses were burThursday while the owners were glarized within the past three days. At Canton Village, 130 N. Main, it away. The intruder broke a basement appeared to investigators that the restauin the of the home at 333 E. 100 was window hiding burglar rant when the owners locked up South to gain entry, said police. Two juveniles and ARRESTED Wednesday night, said Detective Brad Stone of the Spanish Fork one adult, all from American Fork, Police Department. were arrested Wednesday for allegThe burglar opened a locked comedly being involved in a Jan. 16 partment and. stole an undisclosed burglary in American Fork. amount of cash. The glass in the David Villanueva, 18, and two front door was then broken out and juveniles, 15 and 17 years old, were the burglar escaped, said Stone. arrested Wednesday night. Several There was no sign of forced hundred dollars worth of coins, entrance and the glass was broken silver and currency were stolen in from the inside out which led police the January burglary said Detecto believe someone had been hiding tive Scott Carter of the Utah Couninside. ty Sheriff's Department. Information from a Lehi felony Spanish Fork Senior Citizen Center, 150 W. Center, was burglarized case led to information in this case, Tuesday night. The burglar entered said Carter. The three suspects through a broken window and ran were picked up at their homes. - Herald Photo Trent Nelson Provo teens offer care for autistic Two Sanfaquin men arrested for burglary Two Santaquin ARRESTED men were arrested Tuesday in connection with three business burglaries. Colton Oliver, 18, Payson, and Clinton Kester, 18, Santaquin, were arrested and charged with seven counts each of burglary and theft, said Clay Jensen of the Santaquin Police Department. Monday night, Santaquin police officer Dallin Barker reportedly observed Oliver and Kester driving around late at night. About 2 a.m. Tuesday, Tischner , Ford, 118 W. Main, was said Jensen. The business was entered through a window in the women's restroom and the office was ransacked. Tires, a car stereo, 0 a case of oil, tools and a Winchester rifle were stolen. Jensen and Barker went to Kes-ter- 's home to question the men and when they arrived they noticed the tires on Kester's car matched the ones taken and the two men were busy installing a stereo that matched the one stolen from the business. The rest of the stolen y f kV Brigham Young Academy Foundation notes time is running out to donate By CHRISTI C. EVANS ( ! - "The parents couldn't ever get ty that usually appears during the first three years of life. It occurs in away from their kids because they approximately five of every 10,000 (the autistic children) can't be left births in its classic, or Kanner alone," said Cadell. "Even if they syndrome, form. Autism is four wanted to find a babysitter, they times more common in males than couldn't find one who knew how to in females and has been found work with autistic children." Gillie and Cadell have now been throughout the world in families of all racial, ethnic, and social backtending three different children evgrounds, according to the U.S. De- ery Saturday for the past month partment of Health and Human and they plan to continue their Resources. project free of charge throughout In order to receive the training March, said Gillie. necessary to properly babysit these When they babysit they always go autistic children, Gillie and Cadell "These autistic children together. attended Parkview Elementary teachable but they just don't School in Salt Lake. Cadell's broth- are er attends this school. Parkview is function normally," said Cope. "It's a special school for handicapped not a retardation problem they have to deal with." and autistic children, Cope added. Both girls told how much they They spent a day of their Christmas vacation there receiving the like their new babysitting experitraining to deal with the autistic ences. "I've always enjoyed workchildren. They then made up fliers ing with handicapped and autistic and sent them out to the parents people," said Cadell. "I also they knew who have autistic chil- thought it would be a good learning dren, said Cadell. experience." When they first started this project, they went around and introduced themselves to the autistic children's parents and answered any questions the parents had. "The children we teach are kind of in their own world. We plan different activities for each of them," said Gillie. "Each child is smart in his own way. One child can't hardly speak but he's very good with numbers. He counted along with the microwave when we were cooking something." Cadell said, "Our project is to give parents respite from their kids." Their babysitting project takes up every Saturday afternoon and evening. "We really like what we are doing, and the kids are so loving," said Gillie. "One boy we babysit will play with building blocks and every few minutes he will just come over and give us a hug then go back to what he was doing." Teaching habit hard to kick By MYRNA TRAUNTVEIN Herald Correspondent Teaching is the ultimate vocation. At least Norlyne Harding-Collin63, thinks it is. For that a retired reason, Harding-Collin- s, junior high school art instructor said she is graduating from teaching children to teaching adults rather than just retiring and quiting her profession. Harding-Collin- s is teaching an art class through the Community and Adult Education program at Canyon View Junior High School in Orem. She chose to continue teaching art after her retirement because she enjoys teaching so much. s, ihr '4 Before retiring three years taught for 25 District. She started at Lincoln, moved to Lakeridge and, following a sabbatical, taught at Orem High, Orem Junior High, and Canyon View. When dentists, doctors and other professional people retire they want to teach, said Harding-Collin"Teaching is the ultimate vocation, because you have the opportunity to share your knowledge." s Harding-Collinwas 37 years old when she decided to obtain a ago, Harding-Collin- years s in the Alpine School s. teaching certificate and teach art. "I had five children," she said. She wanted a profession which would allow her to spend time with her children but, in addition, she wanted to teach. ..in. s. She refers to art as the crea- process. .....M-'- 'v mi Herald Photo David Dahl "I love teaching," she said. After having taught at the same age level for 25 years, "It will be interesting to see what mature minds will create." She said she doesn't believe adults are superior to children, rather it's that teaching them will be a new experience. "We have the greatest kids in the world. They gave me the energy in my life," said Harding-Collintive I 14 "The creative process is sacred, not secret or simple," she said. The greatest benefit comes for her "when a a retired art teacher, decided to Norylene Harding-Collincontinue teaching her craft. s, student's face lights up and they say, 'I can do it!' because then you know that you've succeeded in sharing the secret of the creative rocess." Although she will not be teaching adults the same way she would teach children, she will be teaching the same art tech- niques. She will work to match her teaching with the level of experience of the class. She realizes that some of the students may be experienced ar'iGts rnd is excited about this prospect, she said. However, the class is also for beginners. If a student will practice they will learn drawing skills, paint mixing abilities and water color techiques. "Drawing is the basic," said Harding-Collins. "I don't think the two (water-colo- r painting and drawing) can be separated." Iack of drawing knowledge will show up in a painting, she said. "Only through drawing can you become a true observer." |
