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Show Wabwida;. October 23, 1 99 THE DAILY HI JULD, Prw, I'tafc Tast A7 Novice candidate enters race to push issue: aun control 1 By RiCKXAiJPSCN Associated Press Writer - died; her son, Kevin, was partly paralyzed. The widow- a housewife and former nurse V who'd never met a reporter emerged as a dignified, resolute spokeswoman for the victims . families. After Ferguson was found guilty, the victims and their relatives were given a chance to speak. Kevin McCarthy sat in the witness chair. His mother stood behind ld MINEOLA, N.Y. This supposed to be the election year of Issues, of eating our political Bui Carolyn McCarthy's 'run for Congress is more about the campaign as Irish Feelings wake. "How's your son doin'?" a 7 businessman asks the candidate one morning by the train station. A young woman darts across the '.' street to shake hands. "I'm so sor-- " ry about your husband," she gulps ' with a ditsy smile. "I really admire what you're 7 doing," an older woman tells her earnestly, "the way you're getting ' on with your life." They know her story; how her ' husband and son were shot in the Rail Island Road massacre '.Long ' three years ago, how her conse- - quent passion for gun control led '- her into politics. ' A lifelong Republican, a vote against gun control cast by her - Republican congressman, fresh-ma- n Rep. Dan Frisa, helped thrust McCarthy into the race as the ' Democratic candidate. ' A' one-isscandidate? True enough, but after watching voters ' dodge traffic to meet her you realize the one issue isn't gun control; it's Carolyn McCarthy. ' She's 52, a frosted blonde with ' bangs and a pony tail. Lines fork "out from the edges of her blue eyes, suggesting character rather than age. Her squinty smile makes her look like a sailor who s been through a storm or two. Her quiet, private life was vaporized on Dec. 7, 1993, when Colin Ferguson opened fire on a rush-hou- r commuter train, killing six people and injuring 19 others. McCarthy's husband, Dennis, veg-"dab- ies. rats and lobbied for an assault weapons ban that became law in 1994. McCarthy was in the House gallery this March when Frisa voted to repeal the law. As she stormed out, a reporter asked. "Are you mad enough to run against Frisa?" "If 1 get my Irish up." she shot back. The next morning, friends held him. gripping his shoulder, and spoke to the killer without notes. "You took away my husband. You took away my best friend. You cannot take away my memories of him. Everything that I had wanted to say about my husband. I don't want you to hear it. You don't deserve to hear what a good man he was. You don't deserve to hear about the laughter he gave us. You don't deserve to hear the strength he gave us." She could not see the tears streaming down Kevin's face, but she could feel his shoulders heaving. Half the courtroom was crying, including the stenographer and Ferguson's own lawyers. The judge had been gripping his pencil harder and harder. Finally, it snapped in two. The next day he sentenced Colin Ferguson to 200 years in prison. McCarthy threw herself into the fight for gun control. Putting aside her Republican leanings, she Democ- endorsed A CLEVELAND (AP) woman who prosecutors said niece to starved her death while making sure her own children and cats were well-fe- d was sentenced to 5 years to life in ft prison. JoAnn Givens, 30, pleaded guilty Monday to murder and five counts of child endangering as. prosecutors dropped aggravated murder and other charges. "I'm very sorry," she said in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas i up the morning paper and cheered. They said Dick Gephardt wanted to meet her. "Who's Dick Gephardt?" she asked of the House minority leader. She had never run for anything. Her friends always regarded her as quiet, even snobbish if you didn't know her. "I'm not a meeter-greeter- ," she says. "I don't like to force myself on people." Frisa, in contrast, had won a seat on the Nassau Republican Committee at age 18. In 1994 he became the only congressional candidate to oust a Republican incumbent, bucking the machine to win the primary and then beating a Democrat. When McCarthy went to see Republican leaders about challenging Frisa. she was told to forget it. But the Nassau Democrats offered her their nomination. After losing eight pounds fretting, she decided to run. better-financ- ed Court. Kia Taylor weighed just 18 pounds when she died, less than half what a normal child nearing her 4th birthday would have weighed. Her body was decomposing when Givens called authorities to her home June 9. Givens was caring for her five nieces because their parents were charged with various crimes. Kia's four sisters were also abused; three had to be hospitalized for treatment of malnutrition, prosecutors said. One girl told authorities they had to drink water from a toilet, assistant prosecutor county Melody White said. White said Givens kept her three children, pet iguana and two cats mLa BYU L1RR NOW OFFERING BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT CLASSES FOR EDUCATORS, CHILD SERVICE PROFESSIONALS, AND PARENTS Xmcmber 7 and Taujiht by I)r. James Sutton H. 19 HYl Conference Center Educator, Author, Psychologist, and Consultant THE CPPOSmONAlVBEFIANT CHILD IMPROVING A CHILD'S (Thursday, November 7, 8:00 (Friday, November 8. a.m.-5:- 00 p.m.) Pinpoint the most commonly displayed oppositional defiant behaviors Learn to eliminate "Notations." intervention strategics that won't work (and know why!) 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The county Department of Children and Family Services later reviewed its dealings with Kia's family and disciplined several social workers. 11 ITT Carolyn McCarthy campaigns at the Long Island Rail Road station in Garden City, N.Y., earlier this month, Optimize your counseling efforts with this CUGTOMEP, APPRECIATION DAY! v McCarthy' husband and son were shot in the massacre three years ago. against gun control cast by her Republican congressman, freshman Rep. Dan Frisa, helped thrust McCarthy into the race as the Democratic candidate. Aunt who starved niece is sentenced ' r A lifelong Republican, a vote ue ' v 1""' .1.1" - f .iT.V Fi -- 4. Had enough traffic congestion? Do something about it. 5 1 U More than an annoyance. Our city is growing faster than our streets can handle. When traffic on the main arteries becomes clogged, blood pressure rises. Tempers flare. Accidents happen. Besides being a waste of time and gas, traffic congestion also has an adverse affect on both your health and safety. ft FREE!! What can you do? Kefrrhment, Unnlu, Gifta! Balloon and FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25TH, 1996 1300 N. STATE ST., PROVO want to extend our Thanks for your confidence and trust appreciate our customers and in Central Bank. To show our appreciation, we extend an invitation to all our customers to Join us for our 'Customer Appreciation Day!" Come in and enjoy FREE Drinks, Balloons and Free Gifts. We So stop in and let us show you in a small way how much we have enjoyed serving you this past year. fatal EBsunEi RIVERSIDE PLAZA OFFICE 1300 N. State St., Provo fgj LENDER Member FDIC Last year, the city of Orem appointed a special citizens' committee to study Orem's traffic problems. To alleviate traffic congestion, it is recommended that the best approach is to widen roads, add more traffic lanes and improve traffic control at Orem's busiest intersections. Why do we need a bond? There simply isn't enough money in Orern's current budget to accomplish the needed improvements. The projects are too big and the urgency is too great. With bond funds, the proposed improvements can be made within the next two years. What will it cost? The estimated cost to unplug Orem's arteries and make the other recommended improvements is $10,650,000. To cover the costs, the city of Orem proposes the issuance of a general obligation road bond to be repaid over the next 20 years. For a taxpayer with a $100,000 home, it will cost about $2.78 per month. Better traffic flow is only one of the benefits. Vote FOR the Orem Road Bond. You'll be voting for cleaner air, fewer traffic delays, and safer neighborhoods all for about the cost of a hamburger. Orem is one of the most liveable cities in America. Your vote will help keep it otc FOR the Oram Road Bond. Paid fur by the Citizens' Bond Committee that way. |