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Show If U Obituaries B2 a Utah News B3 f- - f nf ft H Liij Mj tj3 1 I OOpinionsB4 The Daily Herald 1 f 0 1 t Boy takes limo ride to Friday, April 11, 1997 and dunk r. McDonald's After pulling up to a McDonald's drive through window in the back seat of a stretch limousine, Ryan Close, 11 , of Mapleton, promptly rolled down die window and said, "Pardon me, would you happen to have any Grey Poupon?" Ryan is one of many children whose wish came true thanks to the staff at h Foundation in Salt Lake City. 1 5 - vN V 1 V KJJI By DONALD W. MEYERS The Daily Herald ; The Utah Transit Authority should get its buses out of University Mall's parking lot once and for all by this fall. Bill Barnes, UTA spokesman, said the transit authority will begin construction on the bus depot at 150 S. 750 East this approximately summer. The UTA selected the Salt Lake City architectural firm of Valentiner, Crane, Brunjes and Onyon to design the depottransfer station. The bus depot, which will provide restrooms, a staffed information and ticket booth and a bus " 1 Make-A-Wis- Dr. Valerie Hale, who teaches divorce education classes in Utah County, uses humor to lighten what can be a depressing topic. Here are some comedic tidbits Hale included in a recent lecture: Concerning custodial parents' denial of visitation to noncustodial parents for petty reasons, she said, "I know this is Utah County, but 1 .fiVp? I Tff ' ): turn-aroun- - ..... lim fl'i t liyll Hfiiifil rfRli iiinfi nmn'iH Daily Herald photoJason Olson UVSC basketball player Julia Chambers shovels dirt into a sand bag held by volleyball coach Lori Richards Thursday afternoon at the ranger home at Utah Lake State Park. UVSC athletes spent the afternoon working on flood preparation at the state park. County. Whoever said journalists write because they can't do anything else never met BYU Public Communications Director Brent Harker. At BYU's commencement exercise April 24, Harker will be awarded a doctoral degree in family sciences and human development. Harker has been working for BYU Public Communications since 1983. Prior to coming to the Provo campus, he walked several beats as an g journalist for The Deseret News and The Herald. Those media types who have been privileged to work with Hark- -' er consider him to be a consummate professional. Harker may be but his actions speak louder than mere words. Congratulations, Brent! Our advice to BYU: Show him the money! If administrators show you the door instead, Brent, please accept this heartfelt apology in advance. award-winnin- Leth-brid- n, "If you didn't have a horse and buggy, you couldn't go see your girl." Delbert Norman on life in the early 1900s. Mr. Norman celebrated his 100th birthday last month. Dave Gordon of Orem was part of the 13th graduating class for the Oregon campus of Guide Dogs for the Blind, Inc. Dave graduated with a Golden Retriever Guid Dog named "Harding" at his side. Dave is a member of Sen. Orrin Hatch's Disability Advisory Board. He also serves as an advisor for the Utah Transit Authority on a committee for accessible transportation. Natalie Pope of Provo has been selected to attend the Washington Journalism Conference to be held in Washington, D.C. from April 15 to April 20. Natalie, a Senior at Timpview High School will be one of 350 outstanding high school journalists attending the Conference sponsored by the Congressional Youth Leadership Council. Drawing on the expertise of leaders in the fields or print, radio and television journalism, the Washington Journalism Conference will give Natalie an insider's view of the industry. If you have an item for Utah County Potpourri, put it in writing. Then send it to City Desk, The Daily Herald, 1555 N. Freedom Blvd., Provo, Utah, 84603. causing us physical and traffic problems." The mall initially evicted the UTA from the mall entrance near Mervyn's in February 1996 due to traffic problems in the parking lot, damage to the asphalt and problems with bus patrons in the mall. Last summer the mall agreed, at the city's urging, to allow the UTA to operate a temporary bus station on the eastern edge of the parking lot. with the understanding that the UTA would buy four nearby homes and build a permanent facility. The homes were purchased last year. Barnes said the interim station was not the best solution, but it helped address the problem until a more permanent structure could be built. 'They have been really great," Barnes said of the mall's decision to let the buses stop in the parking lot. The UTA has used the mall as a bus stop since 1985. crime for Coming this It isn't hard to touch a person's life. drinking two beers a night is not serious substance abuse." When asked by friends and associates in Salt Lake City if there are gangs and graffiti in Provo, she replies, "Yeah, it's like '4th Ward Rules.' " Noting that loss of sex drive is a normal symptom of the depression many people encounter when getting a divorce, Hale commented, "I love saying 'sex drive' in Provo." Hale's humor is punctuated throughout by some alarming statistics. She says Utah's divorce rate is 52 percent, compared with 47 percent nationally. Utah County's divorce rate used to be the highest, but now rates second to Tooele will replace a temporary bus stop in the University Mall parking lot. Rob Kallas, mall manager, said the interim bus depot has been "challenging" for all parties involved. "It's not been great. It's, at best, a patchwork deal," Kallas said. "The city doesn't like it, there are neighbors who don't like it and it is Magazine to focus on Automobile those who reach out burglary a By RYAN VAN BENTHUYSEN T The Daily Herald Utah County Potpourri C UVSC's next outgrowth to occur on tuition's turf By MARK EDDINGTON The Daily Herald Tuition wasn't the only area in the 1997-9- 8 higher education budget in which state legislators fell short. Doug Warner, UVSC executive director for budget, said lawmakers ieft state institutions to fend for themselves in funding the federal minimum wage hike. The minimum wage is increasing to $5. 5 per hour on Sept. 1. For UVSC, that amounts to $60,000 that could otherwise be applied to other areas in need of funds. The tuition increase will be used in lieu of what the state refused to provide to pay for part of thfi minimum wage hike. r.UVSC's share of the higher edu- Enrollment isn't the only thing climbing at Utah Valley State College this year. Tuition is also. Beginning in fall semester this students year, UVSC's 15,000-plu- s will pay 3.8 percent more for tuition. That amounts to another $22 per semester, or $45 per year e for students enrolled at the Orem campus. UVSC spokesman Val Peterson said the tuition increase was unavoidable. The higher education funding package approved by state legislators last month did not provide enough to fund the 3 percent salary and benefits package increase for employees at Utah's colleges and universities. State lawmakers funded the full 3 percent recommended for all other state employees; higher education And many Utah County residents proved it last October. Oct. 25, 1996 marked the sixth annual Make A Difference Day, a good-dee- d doers day founded by USA WEEKEND, a weekend magazine inserted into newspapers across the country. This weekend's issue of the magazine will honor participants from across the country and the good deeds that abounded as a result of their thoughtfulness and efforts. Make A Difference Day was created by USA WEEKEND in in partnership with the 1992 Points of Light Foundation to encourage readers to participate in their communities. Last year, more than one million people participated in the event, up from 68,000 in the first year and a 20 percent cation pie for the 1997-9- 8 academic yt ar is roughly $43 million, up $2.6 million from the current budget. Some other state colleges and universities most notably Weber State did not fare as well University because of decreases in enrollment. "It certainly could have been better," Warner said. "But compared with other schools, we came out workers received 2.25 percent. To make up the difference and bolster morale, UVSC and other state colleges and universi' s are raising tuition an actioi. (he State Board of Regents hoped woulun't be necessary. "Whenever tuition it raised you quite good." Utah's higher education spending package is also far less dracon-ia- n than what was initially proposed. Legislative analysts, for example, had recommended giving the state's nine colleges and universities a combined total of $1.3 million to fund Gov. Mike Leavitt's virtual university program. The problem is the program's cost is estimated at about $1.5 million. worry about limiting accessibility to higher education for some people," said Peterson, who added student body leaders have expressed concern about the tuition hike. "I think all students are concerned about any raise in tuition." Meet the outstanding people who devoted one day last October to doing great work in their communities. They're honored here in a special Make A Difference Day awards issue ... in this week's USA WEEKEND increase over 1995. Last October, amidst the million-plus people participating nationally in Make A Difference Day, Barbara Jackson of Orem decided she didn't want birthday presents. (See DEEDS, Page B2) President says association takes local issues to D.C. By JOSEPHINE ZIMMERMAN The Daily Herald 1 full-tim- weekend: Local heroes The president of the National Association of Counties told Utah's elected county officials Thursday that the national organization represents their interests in Washington. Michael Hightower, Fulton County, Texas, said NACo is working actively in such issues as elderly health care, domestic violence, welfare reform, Medicaid, crime and public safety, preservation of funding for the Intermodal Surface Transportation Enhancement Act and payments in lieu of taxes by federal and state agencies. Hightower was in Provo for the first Utah Association of Counties convention every conducted in Utah County. The expanded Provo Park Hotel was the site of the two-da- y convention, which included workshops for county commissioners, treasurers, recorders, assessors and other elected county officials from throughout the state. Tom Joseph, NACo legislative director, told the group that a bal anced budget is the top priority for Congress now, but he said lawmakers are faced with few easy cuts, none of which will result in a balanced budget by 2002. He reviewed public misconceptions about national expenditures and noted that the state and local grants program has shrunk from 23 percent to 17 percent. "Where does it leave us?" he asked. "Federal resources to do the job will continue to shrink. This will mean an opportunity and a challenge for local governments." "Both sides of the (congressional) aisle want tax cuts, but they are far apart in their thinking, except for welfare reform," he said. He indicated that costs will be shifting to local governments. Joseph emphasized that NACo is not a special interest group. "We are the same people who elect members of Congress," he said. "All units of government look for ways to be active in the balance of negotiations." all seasons By TOM McHOES The Daily Herald For some, burglarizing vehicles is a sport for all seasons. That is why authorities in Utah County are warning residents to take appropriate security measures. "We have all kinds of auto burglaries and they happen all year long," said Lt. Mike Larsen, a detective with the Orem Department of Public Safety. "But the majority of them happen when the door to the vehicle is left unlocked." Unlocked doors and personal property left inside the car can be attractions for burglars looking to make a quick buck, according to authorities. "Even when you leave stuff under the seat, you still put your property at risk," said Larsen. "Think about it. If you can think to put them under the seat, what's a kid going to think to look for?" Stereo systems, compact discs, purses, wallets, tools and guns are generally favorite targets for vehicle burglars, who strike mostly at night. And the strikes often come several at a time and in cycles. "They come and go," said Payson Police Department chief Mike Openshaw. "Sometimes we handle as many as 50 in a week and sometimes as little as two or three. It just depends on who is out there doing what and how many groups are striking at a time." City size seems to be irrelevant to burglars as well. Most often, burglars target residential areas or large parking lots where they can duck in between cars, according to police. Burglars usually look for unlocked doors, break windows or damage locks to get inside a vehicle. But residents can reduce their risks of victimization if they make sure there is nothing left inside worth taking, Larsen said. (See COUNTY, Page B2) Rock C snyon sixth graders bring culture to Frovo By BRANDY ANDERSON The Daily Herald Rock Canyon Elementary sixth graders sang in Hebrew and performed tribal dances Thursday, showing the rest 'of the student body, and later their parents, what it's like to live in other parts of the world. If their chanting and dancing are any indication of cultures of the Southern Hemisphere, then one can expect shirtless men with faces in New Zealand and Sainted natives in Africa. When the students took the floor for their World Festival, the spectators set jamed with delight. "At first the boys said they were too embarrassed to not wear their shirts," said sixth grade teacher Maisie Sakaguchi. "But once they did it, they loved it." Sakaguchi said the teachers and the students worked at a frantic pace to ready the Festival. They only practiced for weeks and Wednesday was the first day they tried out the dancing in the gymnasium. The African dance was taught and perfected in just over one day. The signs of frenzied preparation are seen throughout room. Her sewing machine sits on a table where she i's has been putting finishing touches on sarong skirts while the desks have all been j moved aside to make way fp quick costume changes and props. "The best thing is to teach kids hands-on,- " said Sakaguchi. "Learning people are different and to accept them the way they are is what we're trying to accomplish. I think kids will learn that ." ' ' - 7 ' : -f 7 - V'V 7. 42 Vj . ' :,V V" - :- - ikaguchi said she has tried to learning in incorporate hands-o- n her classroom. When the students stfdy about Rome, they make plaster of Paris busts. To convince the boys to shed their Sakaguchi showed them pictures "" ' ' I from National Geographic magazines. Student Jennifer Jackson, 11, said she has learned that people ' s from native countries are very ; " .;V : . i around expressive. "They jump and flail their arms," she said. "They also wear big necklaces and clothing with lots of color." ...--. :,.. i mt mi in'" nwBw j, Daily Hoiaid photoJason Olson Richard Andrew said he has learned that people from other Rock Canyon Elementary students Michael Unlandt, left, and Mlcah Morris toss Lumml sticks back and countries "wear weird clothes that forth In a traditional Maori chant called "Koo-ee.- " don't match." But besides that, he drops the sticks tossed to him. their chests like gorillas and principal Terry Shoemaker. "It's The sixth grade performers enjoyed learning their dances, interesting to see how many chil- screaming like wild warriors. an had where is on our for school are here whose parents and the dren one neat students "This participants impact especially toss sticks back and forth to the they performed for. 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