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Show The Salt Lake une NATION Friday, August 10, 2001 CDC:School Killings Highest After Breaks Stress from new schedules may contribute to violence BY ERIN McCLAM ‘THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ATLANTA — School-related killings occur most often just after students return from long summer or winter breaks, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Thursday. “The start of‘each semester is a time of change andstress for students,” said Mark Anderson, a CDC epidemiologist. “They haveto adjust to new teachers, new classrooms, new schedules, new classmates. That could contribute to violent behavior The report found homicides decline killing somewhere in America for every seven school days. The report examined the 1992-93 through 1998-99 schoolyears.It was timed for release as children prepare to return to class and designed to help schools plan anti-violence programs inthe wakeof heavily publicized schoolshi A school-related homicide was defined as a killing that happened on campus,at an off-campus school function or on the way to School violence has fallen steadily over the past decade and remains extremelyrare. Less than 1 percent of homicides and suicides of school-age children happen at i. In Jefferson County, Colo., where 12 students and a teacher were killed by two suicidal gunmen at Columbine High Schoolin 1999, schoolofficials plan anti-violence programs throughoutthe school year, spokeswoman Marilyn Saltzman said. or from school. She said schools there pay special atten- The CDC compiled the report from media tion to students starting their first years in steadily over the fall and spring semesters, accounts, confirming each death with local authorities. The report did not specify who was responsible for the deaths. February led the months of the school year, with about one homicide for every four days, followed by September with about one every six days. Decemberhad the bottoming out in December and June. Overall, there is roughly one school-related lowest homicide rate — one for every 15 days. middle or high school. “It’s the issue of making them feel welcome, helping them tolearn how to become a part ofa new school,”she said. The CDC report also found students commit suicide at school more often during the spring semester, with the rate virtually steady from January to June. Overall, one student commits suicide for every 31 school days, the CDC said. . * Alleged Plane Thief Appears in Court BY TERRY SPENCER ‘THE ASSOCIATED PRESS MIAMI — A novice pilot accused of stealing a plane that be crashdented jo Cube last wack radeon fevax 8a teral judge Thursdayafter being returned to Milo John Reese remained silentas U.S. Magistrate Robert Dube asked him twice if ie had a lawyer. Dube assigned him a public defender. Reese then winked :at courtroom spectators as he limped back to the defendants holding area. Reese arrived at Miami International Airport on Wednesday and was arrested on a federal warrant accusing him of interstate transportation of a stolen aircraft, said FBI spokeswoman Judy Orihuela. A bond hearing was scheduled for Tuesday and an arraignmentfor Aug. 23. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office has issued a warrant for-Reese’s arrest on a grand theft charge for taking the plane. If convicted, Reese could face up to 15 years in prison. Reese took off in the Cessna 172 from a Marathon, Fla., airport July 31 and flew south to Havana, where he crashlanded. Flight instructor Ed Steigerwald said just before Reese was supposed to landthe plane onhisfirstsoloflight, he instead pulled up and headed south. U.S. authorities say Reese has a history of disappearing andonce faked his death. ia he nt me Re ‘aii i ag tn i In Girl? Girls’ 7-16 A.Lipstick -Shirt Silk-screened red lips ona black t-shirt. Sizes S-M-LXL, 20.00. B. Side-Slit Pants Redplaid pants,in Girls’ sizes 7-16. 28.00. WITH PUR ft Cool Jogger With any 75.00 purchase from the Children’s Dept. now through August 1 8. While supplies. last. A 30.00 value. C. Knit Top With Necklace 3/4-sleeve with boatneck, ribbed knit t-shit in red. Sizes S-M-LXL, necklace included, 24.00. D. Bootcut Pants Black & white with red stripe plaid pants,in Girls’ sizes 7-16. 28.00. in Girl’ Girls’ 7-16 E. Johnny Collar Top Plaid collar on ribbed knit F. Plaid Skirt Brown plaid skirt with side t-shirt, in tan. pleats,in sizes sizes S-M-LXL, 22.00. S-M-L-XL, 22.00. 2-Hip® Girls’ 4-6 G. Knit Top Beaded neckline with 3/4-sleeve length, in olive. Girls’ sizes 4-6X, 18.00. 'H. Plaid Skort Red and black plaid skort with , buckle. Girls’ | sizes 4-6X, | 24.00. | |