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Show 2 Th Magna TimasWest Valley News, Thursday, April 27, 2000 EditorialGovemmeiit Interim Committee Meetings: April 19, 2000 Unions march for St. Patty ktttnen, Labor sad Economic Development Staff. Mary Catherine PerrylPatricla Owen Chair,. Sen HellrweWRep. Hickman tnd completed prioritization survey. interim 2000 Di soused priority Items for the Restriction and Recovery Lien Residence the on Received an audit report Office General Auditor t die from Legislative Program of commerce. Received a general report and overview from the Department The Sheet Metal Workers Local Union 312 and other Building Trades Unions marched in Salt Lake's St. Patrick's Day Parade. According to Magna resident Lew Panopulos an organizer for the Sheet Metal Workers the parade has become an unofficial Labor Day kind of parade and it is a good chance for the community to see labor in a positive light. As part of the festivities the Building Trades Unions including the Sheet Metal Workers recreated some 1907 Photos of their predecessors as part of the festivities. The Sheet Metal Workers have been around Internationally since IK88 and Local 3 2 was chartered in 1934. Panopulos says. It is important that we try to show who we are in a positive way in the community so we try to do things that leave a happy feeling where we go. We have a hot dog wagon that we take to parades and to job stes where we EduntiM Staff: Wayne Lewis! Jim Wilson Sen. SteelelRep. Franisen need for die traditional joint meet Reviewed the 200 interim calendar and considered the of Regents. Board the State and ing with the state board of Education Commission and the Fact Textbook State Approved the review of the sunsets on the Chain: Counsel. form the 2000 General Reviewed the reporting requirements to the interim committee Session the Center for the Discussed Best Practices in Public Education after a presentation by education Utah community. the from School of the Future and perspectives Discussed potential study items for the 2000 interim. Government Operations Fellows Chain: Sen. Beverly EvansIRep. Holladay Stuff: John CannonJohn effects of health die evaluate to committee Reviewed 2000 legislation that requires the health mental parity. insurance mandates, including Of die tobacco Received reports form executive branch agencies on She implementation settlement appropriations. result of the identified areas where the state may have new regulatory authority as a and Food federal the Drug recent U J. Supreme Court case striking down Administration attempt to regulate tobacco. Reviewed the Department of Healths recommendation to deny coverage of weight loss drugs under Medicaid Discussed potential interim study items. 1 want to interest workers to join our Union, We give the hot dogs out free to workers, management and even passer bys. The next event that the Sheet Metal workers are sponsoring i the First Annual on Sunday May 7 from 9 am to 10 am at 1716 South State Street. It is a Motorcycle event, which begins at Easyrider Motorcycles. It will cost $10 to participate and those interest8 ed should call to register. The Sheet Metal Workers Local Union 312 has about 1000 members and more than 40 signatory contractors. Judiciary Chain: Sen. Spencer! Rep. y S'cff- Jerry HowelEsther Tyler Reviewed and discussed several items from the Master Study Resolution. Discussed statutory reports to be heard by the committee during die 2000 interim. Prioritized eight items for further study by the committee with a recommendation dial three of these items be referred to other committee for consideration. commission Requested a report, to be heard in October, from both the Judicial Conduct and Supreme Court concerning H.B. 285, Judicial Conduct Commission Amendments Oversight of Judges" (2000 General Session), and also from the Judicial Council concern Ride-N-Ro- d 994-788- Top right: Shoot Metal Worker poee In front ( - Chelsea-McCart- ing judicial performance surveys and the certification process of judges. Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Staff. Chyteen Arbonl Susan Alfred Chain: Sell Waddoups'Rep. Chard discussed potential Study hem and completed a survey prioritizing the issue tobeKua ted during the 2000 Interim. of City Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment and County Building In 1907. Middle right: Sheet Metal Worker In 2000 recreate the Staff: Connie SteffenHeanmne Larson Chairs: Sen. NielsontRep. Johnson Reported on federal and state resources available tonight the grasshopper and cricket infestation. Received a briefing on Envhoc ares application to dispose of Class B and C radioactive pose. Right: Building Trade worker march In Salt Lake Citys St. with hot dog welcome wagon. Below: All the Building Trades In front of City Hall. Below Right: Lew Panopulos and hi grand daughter lead off Sheet Metal Workers in St. Patty's Parade. Photo at City and County building by Rolf Kay waste. Received reports cm the Environmental Protection Agencys proposal to lower the drink ing water standard for arsenic and the impact on the state. Action: The committee passed a motion to send a letter to die EPA and Utahs congres sional delegation, with a copy to the governor, expressing opposition to die new arsenic standard. The Division of path and Recreation made a proposal to license operators of boats. The chair requeued die division to report at a later date with a more detailed proposal, Action) The committee d passed a motion to have the chairs sign a letter to be sent to the Wildlife Board regarding the Panguitcb Lake Management elk management plan. Political Subdivisions Chain: Sen. Mont Evans! Rep. M array Staff: Joseph WcdelBob Rees f Reviewed potential study items and completed a prioritization survey. " Reviewed past redcodification work and further redcochfieatiorT efforts ori Ttlte I7i : (Counties recodiftcation. The Utah Association of Counties explained their intentions tecodificaiton. for this interim in the multi-ye- ar Reviewed past reocification recodif work and further recodication efforts in the icationof Title multi-ye- ar 17A (Special Districts). Action: The committee approved a motion to request permission from die Legislative Management Committee of form a special districts subcommittee to continue the recodi citation effort. The committee decided to request permission to hold six meetings. Public Utilities and Technology Chairs: Sen. JonesIRep. Allen Staff: Bryant How! Rebecca Rockwell , . , , Received opening statements from numerous parties regarding H.B. 320, Public Utility Amend menu (2000 General Session). Following those presentations, the committee chairs requested all interested parties to submit a written summary of H.B. 320 issues that ' Should be studied this interim. MAGNA TIMES 0 USP3 Second clast postage paid at Magna, Utah 84044 8980 West 2700 South Magna, Utah 84044 325-68- J. HOWARD Tooele High Students Tour State Crime Lab, Police Corps through SLCC Course college syllabi, textbooks and exams STAHLE Publisher BONNIE STAHLE Advertising Manager Office Manager MINDY HAV1Q Production Manager Lead Computer Technician KEITH LOBDELL Editor Tooele High School students, who sre taking a SLCC concurrent enrollment criminsl justice course, learn from State Crime Lab Criminologist Jay Henry. Pictured Henry (with his back to camera), Brittany Krzyska, Brandi Kelly, Jennelle Cowley, Vanessa Trujillo, Camile McBride, Denise Cramer, Maren t Wexels and Kelly Harris. GARY R. BLODGETT Editor ): ALAN BLAIN Staff Writer KENT GOBLE Sports Writer 8. DEAN LEDBETTER Staff Writer DALE SIMOfiS Spot's Columnist TIFFANY MANSFELD Advertising Copyright Magna TlmesWest Valley News G. Ail right reserved. Reproduction, reutie, or transmittal of all matter herein Is prohibited without prior written permission by the publisher or editor. The Magna Times end West Valley Newt are published each Thursday Subscription SIS per year 171 per year out of stsf Postmaster: Send change of address to: Magna Times 8980 W. 2700 So. Magna, UT 8404 Of h (801) 250-385- 0 FAX (801) 250-886- S The Megna Times s bonf feed newfdpsr Member of the Utah Press Annodatton About 20 Tooele High school juniors and seniors recently had the d from a opportunity to learn state criminalist and from the states police corps commander about law enforcement through a Salt Lake Community College criminal justice concurrent enrollment course. In the first year of extending the ' criminal justice college-levclass at Tooele High, SLCC's Criminal Justice Coordinator Mike Miskinis worked in the educational tours of the state crime lab and Utah Police Corps so students would have a greater understanding of the different fields of law enforcement. For Tooele students Maren Wexels and Denise Cramer, the field trip and class has done just first-han- thuL Its fascinating to learn and see so much of what goes in to crime solving, said Wexels, a daughter of a Tooele police lieutenant Ive been around the discussions alt my life, but now in this class I'm learning some of what I've heard and understanding it more. SLCC offers its Criminal Justice 1010 class, which covers purpose, function and history of law enforcement courts and corrections, to high school students through concurrent enrollment. Its interesting to leam and get a feel for the law enforcement field careers, Cramer said. I appreciate earning college credit while Im in high school. Ive learned how to take (better) notes when Im at the lectures and memorize everything we study Its hanier than my high school classes. Concurrent enrollment students are high school juniors and seniors who enroll in both high school and college courses simultaneously, with approval from their high school. These classes meet the state systems articulation agreement, meaning that students can have these courses count toward their degree at any state higher education institution. In most eases, as at Tooele High, students enroll in college classes which are taught at their high schoo's by teachers employed by the high schools. These courses use the same as those at SLCC and the teacher has to meet the same standards and criteria as the colleges contract and adjunct faculty. In addition, courses taught at high schools are closely monitored by SLCC faculty. At Tooele, the criminal justice class is taught by Bill Goochis, a truancy officer. I appreciate working with these students and their interests ip law enforcement, but I have been trying to stress that they leam how to study and understand college material as well, Goochis said April 5 while accompanying the students through the state crime lab and police corps. Students learned from Criminalist Jay Henry some techniques used at the Utah State Crime Lab in providing law enforcement officers leads in solving cases. He explained fingerprinting techniques, including how they are able to tell what part of a finger it is and how they are able to lift them from any material or surface and then, how all fingerprints are entered for reference or to crosscheck in the automated fingerprint identification system. Students also learned about drug detectors, laser photography and trace analysis. Were here to take a small fragment of anything and give police officers a lead to go on, Henry told students. Were the educating arm of law enforcement where we magnify fragments and narrow down the possibilities of the environments to look for the suspects. Students also were introduced to the federally funded Utah Police Corps, which offer about 90 per year for college bocks ard tuition. Through the newly Oiganized corps, students and officers can enter into a $7,500-sgholarshi- 24-we- Revenue and Taxation f " - Chain: Sen. StephensonlRep Short Staff: Bryant HoweiRebecca Rockwell Received a report on current Utah economic development incentives, including cash, employment training, and tax incentives. Listened to testimony on the issue of granting a partial property tax exemption for sec ondary residences (such as recreational property), The committee will continue this dis cussion next montit. Reviewed the issue of imposing property taxes cm transitory personal property Used by businesses. While this is a relatively small revenue source on a statewide basis', it is an important source of revenue for some counties. Draft legislation on this issue will be considered at a future meeting. Transportation Chairs: Sen. KnudsonlRep. Dellree Staff: Ben ChristenseniDee Larson Reviewed transportation legislation passed in the 2000 General Session. Discussed priority study items an completed a survey. ' Received an update on Light Rail by the Utah Transit Authority. UDOT proposed ideas to enhance traffic management outside of Salt Lake County. We rkfbrce Services Chairs: Sen. MuhlesiemlRep. Styles Reviewed Workforce Services-relate- Staff Art HunsakerlKeith Woodwtll d legislation passed during the 2000 General Session. Received and discussed a follow-u- p report form the Department of Workforce Services regarding internal audit recommendations for its implementation of Payments to Parents cashout) program. Received and discussed a Department of Workforce Services report detailing its Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) funds distribution and exper4iture strategies for the future. Discussed preferences for items of study during the 2000 interim and seta deadline for committee members to submit prioritized studies to staff. training which challenge their character, demeanor and ethics which Commander Ken Betterton describes as a combination of Marine Corps boot camp and Harvard. The high school students saw the physical training facilities the Police Corps cadets use for their rigorous requirements. Cadets also leam defensive techniques in driving and firing, military drills, communication skills and basics in Spanish. Each cadet works with an assigned mentor ffom one of the 19 sponsoring law enforcement agencies and upon their college and Police Corps graduation, is placed with one of the cadets choice agencies. Its important to reach to students at this age and let them know their options and how law enforcement officers interact to provide safety in their community," Betterton said. Tooele High junior Jasee Reien said the opportunity will help her as she prepares for her future career goal of a prosecutor or youth court judge. Im certainly more knowledgeable about law enforcement and what all the agencies do, she said. This certainly has helped prepare me for college. SLCCs criminal justice program provides students with a liberal education as well as a professional educa tion in criminal justice. Students leant the basics of the criminal justice field from c asses such as criminal justice, criminal law, criminal investigations and law evidence. Additional courses in security, juvenile law, traffic law, sociology, drug and alcohol abuse and other specialties are available. SLCC offers both a transferable associate of science degree as well as the associate of applied science degree for students who plan to go directly to work after graduation. |