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Show The Salt Lake Tribune UTAH ThreeDie, One Injured In Restaurant Shooting A man opened fire in a Grantsville restaurant Sunday night, killing two people — including his wife — and critically injuring another, before turning the gun on himself and taking his own life. The identities of the victims were not released late Sundayaspolice attempted to locate family members, said Dan Johnson,chief of police in Grantsville, a town ofabout 6,500 in Tooele County. Theshooting occurred just before 8 p.m. inside Jimbo’s Drive Inn, 553 E. MainSt., after the shooter's wife ran into the restaurant, apparently fleeing her enraged husband, College Heads Johnsonsaid. The man chased the woman inside, -reportedly brandishing a .38-caliber handgun. Heshothis wife and then fired on a man and a woman who were eating at the restaurant, Johnsonsaid. Hethen shot himselfin the head, Johnsonsaid. The restaurant patrons were rushed to Tooele Valley Medical Center where the manlaterdied, Johnsonsaid. ‘The woman remained in critical condition late Sunday. Johnsonsaid the incident began as a domestic dispute between the man and his wife at a nearby residence. — Kevin Cantera COUNTIES MAKING NEWS half of the time over the Internet. “It’s the best job going,” he says. “You get to see people’s lives change and that’s what makesit worthwhile.” But Hall acknowledges a more selfish motivation. a Contact at a SEVIER After 10 years of heading the Rocky Mountain ATV Jamboree, Roger Foisy has announced he will step down aspresident, citing family and health concerns. Participation in the event is a two-way ib.com street. Ih: ing to give, butit’s almost alwaysthe case hasjumped from 79participants thefirst year to a high that I learn something from students,” hesaid. “The oppor- of 750 in 1999. ‘The weeklong event, held in mid-September,is for all- tunity to work with material I knowbutin the handsofpeople whoare likely to bring new in- terrain-vehicle enthusiasts whoride their ATVson designatedtrails through the mountainsofseveral southcentral Utah counties. Riders comefrom throughout the world and provide an economic boostto the area. —Hal Edwards sights and fresh questions is Q called on. “That’s what they pay me Reynolds was presented with the award during the annual meeting offire wardens from counties around the state at Sundance Resort in Utah County. Hewas lauded forhis efforts to improvefirefighter preparedness and reduce wildlandfire hazards. During the 2001fire season, Reynolds responded to 80 fires in Juab County andassisted other agencies with another 40 fires on federal lands. —The Times-News “Teaching WEBER Ina split vote, the Ogden Redevelopment Agency has declared an area between Washington Boulevard and Wall Avenue,from 18th to 20th streets as blighted. City officials are considering replacing homes and businesses on the 52-acre section of land with office space andlightretail. If the city wants t6 pro- ceed with the development,it mustfirst adopta plan it has been consideringcalled the River Project. Part of the blighted area borders the Ogden River. Thecity can only con- demn the property afterit has adopted plan for development. —Standard-Examiner good for me.” Andheclearly relishes the task. A fan of the Socratic method, Hall is tough but encouraging, often proddingindi- vidual students opinions. Francisco Kjolseth ‘TheSalt Lake Tribune Utah Valley State College President Kerry Romesburg team-teachesan ethics class.“It's betterthanjust sitting in the president's office and wondering what's happening on campus.” a self- the timein person and the other land aroundthestate. Forestry,Fire and State Cundiff, course that will be taught half County. In exchange, Deseret will get several parcels of BLM Lands. friend of mine. You need to let faculty know you're a faculty memberfirst and an administrator second. The way you do that is by teaching a class a semester.” nity College, is designing a seret Land and Livestock involving 26,000 acres the company ownsin the Hogup Mountains northwestof the GreatSalt Lake in Box Elder Casey Reynolds has been named Fire Wardenofthe Year by the Utah Division of cember, says, “I was given some very good advice by a described technophile and presidentof Salt Lake Commu- exchange agreementwith De- JUAB though his academic background is in law and education. “t would probably teach anythingto be in the classroom with students,” says Thomas. “Teachingis the heart of the school.” MikeBenson, who takes the reigns of Snow College in De- presidency. H. Lynn BOX ELDER Q @ Continued from B-1 ernmentora class on the U.S. ‘The Bureau of Land Managementhas approved a land has expressed concern about the cutin property taxes the exchangewill probably mean, and aboutthefact that federal compensation for the Jand will be just a third of whatthe county is receiving now. —Box Elder News Journal Make Timefor The Classroom Benson plans on tackling some type of political science class next year, possibly an introduction to American gov- STATE or Tue STATE Box Elder County Commissioner Steve Holmgren Monday, November26, 2001 for their “You caught me off guard,” says one of his pupils when for,” Hall says. When students speak, Hall challenges their assumptions, pushing them to clarify their arguments. “That’s good. That willget youaC. I wantan A,” he . says. And when students get it exright, he claims “Yes!” Utah boasts an unusually high numberof teaching college presidents — 42 percent of those in charge of the 12 major state-funded and private colleges teach regularly. By comparison, nationally about 19 percent of public college presidents and 26 percent ofpresidents at private schools solo-teach a course, according to a survey of 2,380 college presidents released last year by the American Council on Education. Another 11 percent team-teach a course. “That's probably about the same asfive to 10 years ago, but downfrom 15 to 20 years ago,” says Tim McDonough, the council’s spokesman, adding that his opinion is based on anecdotalevidence. “The role of the college in his office. He also meetsreg: “Students tell me [Utah State Universi President Kermit Hall] is kicking their butts.” RANDYSIMMONS USU political science chairman nominated byfacultytoget in. really helps us contextualize ng, put the big picture together.” Randy Simnions, chairman of Utah State's political science department, ys Hall's stu todayplan,raise funds, attend tion and grading papers — it just has to come out of one’s hide.” /' Time, or the lack thereof, is why Paul Thompson,president of Weber State University in Ogden, stopped teaching. “It’s hard to teach when you're traveling to raise money and go to the Legislature. It’s not fair to the students if you miss too many classes,” he says. Hall agrees, which is why he e Says. USUstudent Ellen Harris saysHall is tough andat times and “80s,” he says. Presidents at 10 o'clockat night. The time it takes for classroom prepara- t “The risk yourunis that student extions aretoo high, or stu dents focus too much on who is downsides to teaching. teaching theclas: president has become much more complex since the ‘70s meetings, lobbypoliticians and appear at public events. Teaching is “a terrible imposition on time,” says Rom burg, the UVSCpresident.“ the kind ofthing that one does ith studentofficers and guestlecturesin cla: jall acknowledges Romesburg conserves ti by team-teaching hi and Cundiff by Sy Internet, Benson and Thomas work for relatively small colleges (both schools are about a fifth the of Utah State) where class sizes are manageable. Time isn't the only constraint, though, says Bernie Machen, University of Utah president. “One ofthe dilemmas in my discipline, dentistry, is you have to stay current to teac he sa “You could teach cient history, perhaps. That's not going to change much.But capped his course at 16 stu- sciences al almost prohibitive dents. Cross-listed under hisThereare other waystost tory and political science, the’ course is considered honors. in touchwith students,he level. Students have to be Machenhires interns to work she hasfelt intimidated. “But he's -also. down-to-earth. He knowshis history so well, and are anxious about his . But the end result is that inspired to. work’ ing their but meheis kicksaid Simmons. eweare goingto their regur and seeking ex hep sothey'reprepared for hat the people who are running this place care enough to. show up in the classroom: sends a message to parents. I want to make sure the ine youstandinat UtahStateis the commencementline. NOTICE OF PROPOSED TAX INCREASE The South Salt Lake County Mosquito NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING The following public hearings for Salt Lake County will be held concurrently on December6, 2001. The meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m.In the Salt Lake County Council Chambers in the County Government Center, 2001 South State, Salt Lake City, Utah. Abatement District is proposing to increaseits property tax revenue. As a result. of the proposed increase, the tax on a $130,000 residence will be $1.29, and the tax on a business having the same value as the average value of a residence in the taxing entity will be $2.34. Without the proposed increase the tax on a $130,000 resident would be $.86, and the 2002 SALT LAKE COUNTY BUDGET Public hearing for the purpose of giving interested persons the opportunity to comment on the 2002 Salt Lake County Council Recommended Budget. The hearingis to include consideration of compensation adjustments for County Employees and Elected Officials The Salt Lake County Council Recommended Budget will be on display November 26, 2001 at the Salt Lake County Auditor’s Office, Room 3300, 2001 South State, Salt Lake City, Utah. 2001 SALT LAKE COUNTY BUDGET Public hearing concerning changes to the Salt Lake County 2001 Budget. NOTICE OF ADOPTION HEARING The 2002 Budget and changes to the 2001 Budgetwill be adopted at 6:00 p.m., December 10, 2001 in the Salt Lake County Council Chambers in the County Government Center, 2001 South State, Salt Lake City, Utah. tax on a business having the same value as the averagevalueof a residence in the taxing entity would be $1.56. This would be an increase of 50%, whichis $.43 per year ($.03 per month) on a $130,000 residence of $.78 per year on a business having the same value as the average value of a With NEW residence in the taxing entity. GROWTH,this property tax increase and other factors, South Salt Lake County Mosquito Abatement District will increase its property tax revenue from $315,559 collected last year to $490,274 COLLECTED THIS YEAR WHICH IS A REVENUE INCREASEOF55.4%. All concerned citizens are invited to a public hearing on the tax increase to be held on December10, 2001, 6:00 P.M. at 7150 S. 600 W., Midvale, UT 84047. |
