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Show Smaller class sizes could help eliminate gangs I. Child suicides are lower; child abuse is higher The jtixxl new s is that the percentages ot child suicides and homeless cluldivn arc decreasing in Utah. The bad news is that child abuse is on the upswing. The news comes from Utah Children, a Salt Lake agency, concerned about the plight of children whose parents are least able to nurture and provide for them. Utah Childrens 1993 report on the status of these children snows that 1 5 ,9 1 0 investigations of child abuse and neglect occurred last year. Cases included the following: sexual abuse, 2,501 physical abuse, 2,362 physical neglect, 1,781 non supervision, 1,610 emotional 1,474 The report showed 10,152 juvenile court referrals for felonies last year, and 44,798 referrals for misdemeanors. The top ten juvenile offenses were: Theft, 7,764 cases; Shoplifting, 7,755; Substance abuse, 5,764; Burglary and vehicle burglary 5,086; warning to consumers against fraudulent chari table organizations, and cautions them to check out charities before they donate. If you are solicited over the phone or at the door, ask if the charity is registered with the state, what the permit number is, and what percentage of the donation actually Delegates who sponsored the measure cite findings of behavioral scientists to support smaller class sizes. A rationale statement for UEAs position goes this way: Most authorities who have studied the problem of gang violence have identified the unmet need to belong to a group as a major reason Destruction of property, 4,948; Contempt of court order, 4,684; Misdemeanor assault, 3,180; Trespass, 2,795; Curfew, 2,790. Enjoy the spirit of giving, but do it wisely this year The holiday season is the season for giving. Hearts and checkbooks open wider at this time of year as more people are contributing money to their favorite charity. The Utah Dept, of Commerce, Division of Consumer Protection is issuing a Smaller sizes of classes in Utah schools could be an important medicine in curing gang violence. Thats the crux of a UEA position adopted at the recent House of Delegates, and delegates directed UEA to take that message to Governor Mike Leavitt. We support his efforts to address the problem of gang related violence with new legislation, the position statement reads. goes to the charity. Utah law requires charities to inform donors of this information, but only if they ask, according to Constance White, executive Director of the Utah Department of Commerce. White encourages consumers to think before they make a donation. Check it out and verify the legitimacy of the organization. Giving to a charity can be a rewarding way to add a little joy to the holidays, if it is done with caution and good sense. key units will cost $13. The Merriams turkey hunting units were general season areas in 1992. Because of healthy turkey populations, six new units have been added for the 1994 hunt: Duchesne, Uintah County; Emery County; Grand County; Milford; Morgan Summit County and Utah County. Applicants must possess a 1994 small game or combination license, but do not need to have the upland game habitat stamp. Applications are now available. In 199 1 , fishing at Scofield Reservoir was in serious trouble. The treatment, DWR fisheries biologists went ahead with their plans. reservoir teemed with carp, which muddied the water. Rough fish outnumbered trout 100 to one. Illegally stocked walleye were becoming numerous and feeding on young trout. Proposed treatment raised tremendous controversy and di- - reeled a lot of criticism against the Division of Wildlife Resources. Supported by scientific data and encouraged by anglers who favored Now, in 1993, the new Scofield Reservoir revels in the huge success of its booming fishery. This year, most anglers found outstanding fishing, with some fish tipping the scale at four pounds. Even the old timers, cant recollect ever catching such large trout in Scofield Reservoir. Scofield is enormously important to the recreation and economic development of the area. In 1986, it was estimated that fishing attracted $2.4 million tourist dollars per year. Scofield is the third most visited trout fisheryl in the state, and probably the states number one choice for excellent shoreline fishing. DWR biologists were excited by this falls netting survey, which confirmed what most anglers already knew. The fish are in great shape! Survey nets revealed three major groups of fish: a group nine inches in length, a group eleven inches, and a three-inc- h fingerling group which was stocked this fall. Perhaps most interesting to the trophy angler is the fact that about 10 of the fish sampled ranged at-ri- self-estee- gang-relate- Scout promise will remain exactly the same Girl dressed CUCF staff and volunteers during the 3rd Annual Founders Day. He praised area residents for their support of the facility. Founders Day Continued from Page 1 Recipients of various citations included Wells Orton, of Moroni Processing Plant, Salina. Dan Leatham, Bureau Chief, Support News from the Utah DWR The Spring Wild Turkey Hunt application period runs from December 1 through December 31. This year, all turkey hunting will be by limited entry permit There are 14 spring hunting units throughout the state. Permits for the nine Rio Grande turkey units will cost $25; permits for the five Merriams tur- why young people join gangs. The alienation and isolation that gang members typically feel from the mainstream culture in which they live usually begins at a young age and often at the point in time when they enter school. It is crucial that all students, students in particular, have enough individual time and attention given to them by a teacher so and sense of that their belonging have an opportunity to be nurtured. This is simply not possible with the current class size averages in Utah classrooms.. We support (Governor Leavitts) d efforts to address the problem of violence with new legislation, the position states. from 15-2- 0 inches and weighed in Services, said that a compressor in a freezer failed, leaving the facility looking foraltemative ways to keep thousands of dollars of food from spoiling. After exhausting several alternatives, a call was put out to the Moroni Processing Plant in Salina. Wells not only said yes, but he did it at no cost to the state. He helped load and unload the frozen foods, Leatham said while presenting Orton with a plaque. Natasha Madsen, the first volunteer, and Carla Mickelson, a the literacy program, were honored by Dennis Schoock. Robert MacGillivray, Principal of the Central Utah Academy, honored Gerald Day , President of S now College; Richard Maxfield, Director of Sevier Valley Applied Technology Center; Lewis Mullens, Superintendent of South Sanpete School District and Vince Lofferty, Director of USU Department of in ' at two to four pounds. More good news for the angler is still ahead! The nine and eleven inch groups are expected to gain an inch this winter and then almost an inch and a half during each of the coming summer months. Those fish should be pushing a foot and a half by next fall. Even the finger-linwill turn into scrappy pansized fighters over summer. That spells good fishing for next year, and probably for years to come. Kevin Christopherson, DWR fisheries manager, is optimistic about the dramatic improvement ift the fishery and success of the treatment, but concedes, Water quality5'1 remains a problem. The removal of carp has helped. In high water years, water quality problems will, be diluted, and we will have good fishing. But in a dry cycle, trout' fishing could suffer from poor water quality. The influx of silt into the reser-- . . voir continues as a threat to Future cooperation among land and resource managers will hopefully result in a gradual heal- - . ing of the watershed, which will reduce the sediment load, and en- - ' sure a bright future for some of the best fishing to be had anywhere. gs Continuing Education. MacGillivray said that each of these entities were responsible for the greatsuccess that both inmates and area residents were having in gaining an opportunity for a higher education. At the recent Girl Scout National Council Session, the nearly 2,000 delegates representing the 331 Girl Scout Councils in the United States voted overwhelmingly to broaden the spiritual base of the organization by allowing Girl Scouts to substitute for the word God in the Girl Scout Promise, a word which more closely expresses their personal spiritual beliefs. The Girl Scout Promise will remain exactly as it has been: On my honor, I will try: To serve God (or substituted word) and my country, To help people at all times. And to live by the Girl Scout law. This action does not displace or remove God from the Girl Scout Promise. It does give members the choice of using a more appropriate word for their own spiritual beliefs, should they wish to do so, and recognizes the increasingly diverse religious, cultural, racial and ethnic populations within Girl Scouting. The motivating force in Girl Scouting is, and always has been, a spiritual one. However, Girl Scouts of the USA makes no attempt to interpret or define the word God in the Girl Scout Promise. The belief in a spiritual principle is damental to Girl Scouting, but relfv gious instruction is the responsibility of parents and religious leaders. This action is intended as an inclusionary measure. All girls, from every religious, cultural, racial and ethnic population need ta feel welcome and comfortable in' Girl Scouting. The Girl Scout mission is to provide a program that will inspire all girls with the highest ideals of character, conduct, patriotism, and service to become happy and resourceful citizens'. Providing some flexibility in wording when making the Girl Scout Promise will enable the Utah Girl Scout Council to continue to reach n out to all girls, so that they may' ; benefit from Girl Scouting. ' Games Begin At 7:30 p.m. All . Is Extending The II Agriculture No Longer Counts" If ever there was a public signal of changing times, its the announcement made a few days ago by the Clinton Administration that they are cancelling the annual farm census. Even more of a signal was the headline in the Washington Post announcing the cancellation. It read, Agriculture No Longer Counts. A lot of western ranchers and farmers say the headline tells it all when it comes to how the Clinton Administration looks upon western agriculture. The increase in the grazing fee the administration is proposing would put many livestock producers in my district and across the Westoutofbusiness.The economic impact upon thousands of good. hard working people could be devastating if this proposed action goes through. But back to the farm census. Cancelling the annual count of farm and ranch families and measuring their needs for various inputs will save the government $130,000 per year, according to the article in the Washington Post But this census has served as the basis of decision for thousands of manufacturers and suppliers of farm and ranch inputs for many years. Now die Census Bureau will census count rely on their of the nations population to measure farm and ranch populations and their needs. Only 1.9 percent of the nations population now live on farms and randies. The annual farm census was a good measure of what the ailments were that were plaguing the agri- 10-ye- ar cultural and ranching communities. Many policy makers and agricultural leaders saw the census as one tool they could use to try to make things better for food and fiber producers. Alongside the news that wool producers will lose their incentive payment over the next three years, the loss of the farm census isnt big news. But when you add up the administrations assault on Western ranchers, their willingness to end the critically important wool eResponse d incentive payment uu by foreign wool imports, their attack on historic Western water rights and delivery systems, the demise of the farm census does indeed suggest that to some in Agriculture No Washington, Longer Counts." Thoughtful American consumers who enjoy the most abundant food supply in the world know better three times a day. C. Booth Wallentine, Executive Director, Utah Farm Bureau - How's fishing in our area? Cold weather doesnt stop those who enjoy fishing. Following is a report from the DWR on the status of fishing in area lakes: Skyline Drive Lakes - Lakes are difficult to access and 4x4s are recommended. Conservation Officer Brad Bradley says these lakes are freezing over, but will not be safe for ice fishing for at least three weeks. Nine Mile Reservoir and Palisade lake are accessible and provide slow to fair fishing. Water levels are low at Palisade. Fishlake: Access is good. Remember to remove all vegetation from boats and trailers before leaving the area. Good fishing for rainbows in the cheese hole using power bait, worms or trolling with pop gear and a worm along the east shore. Good fishing for perch in 6 to 10 feet of water using a small spoon tipped with a piece of worm. Lake trout fishing is fair along the Mack run. Johnson Reservoir - Access is good. Fremont river below the reservoir is closed to fishing. t fishing for 12 to 14 inch rainbows in the early morning and late evening. Try worms or power bait Koosharem Reservoir - Access is good. Spotty success for 12 to 14 inch rainbow. Try worms or power bait. Fly fishermen are doing better in the evening at the North End. . Otter Creek Reservoir - Access is good, water level dropping slowly. Success is spotty. Power baitis best from boats in the early morning. Trolling with pop gear and Triple Teaser is OK. Immunization Clinic Dec. 8 The Central Utah Public Health Department will hold an immunization clinic in Salina, Wednesday, December 8, 1993, at the American Legion Building, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. ALLTURNITURE IN THE STORE! WE HAVE A LARGE SELECTION OF FURNISHINGS TO DRESS Use our UP YOUR HOME! HURRY IN convenient FOR BEST SELECTION! Plan f . Remember us for Televisions, Stereos, CD Players, Electronics, Toys, Bicycles, and Carpet! Let Us help you have a Merry Christmas! v 308 North Main Gunnison 528-781- 1 |