Show nrf 't p rw ' ! The Herald Journal Logan Utah Local girl cams award for her essay bn violence rrrrrrTJT f p Page 3 looms the Utah Farm Bureau Federation By Tucker Heap staff writer Barrett 13 daughter of Carla Chambers of Logan wrote answers to three questions in her essay: How has youth violence affected my life? What are the causes of youth vio- fence? What can my community and I do to reduce youth violence? The handwritten essay discussed verbal abuse and the pain of being called names by her fellow class- irrigation company has not made the necessary changes to its articles of incorporation or bylaws this act will undoubtedly change the way things are done” said Farm Bureau President Ken Ashby Clark Israelsen Cache County Extension agent said the revision could hit irrigation companies in their pocketbooks if the changes aren’t made They could spend a lot of time effort and money notifying not all the shareholders attend quorum meetings They are like residents in any municipality If the services they need like water are supplied by the city — they’re content “As long as they can turn on the tap and it’s there and it's dependable and reasonable” they're satisfied absent shareholders of necessary action items The reason for the warning is that Israelsen said If this is the case the Farm Bureau companies in Cache Valley Some supply water to up to 27000 acres of land according to county records1 Their revenue is generated through their shareholders Before each fiscal ' year’s budget is drafted an assessment is made of how much stock everyone owns and their water use Afterward the company bills each of its shareholders encourages the companies to have their attorneys review the bylaws make the necessary changes and notify shareholders The changes are important because there are more than 100 irrigation “They’re like any other company that has needs it has to serve” Israelsen said "They have to pay liability insurance (have) headgates to repair and washed out banks to repair or build” tune into By Paul Allen staff writer “9ZK2” mates A panel of judges chaired by Judge Andrew Valdez 3rd District Juvenile Court included Roma Downey star of "Touched by an Angel” Congressman Jim Mathe-so- n Jason M Smith assistant editor for Salt Lake City Magazine Richard Smith Utah Jazz assistant director for scouting and Natalie Williams Utah Starzz basketball player Barrett her mother and her teacher Kellie Schiller plan to visit Washington DC this summer as part of the national “Do the Write Thing” celebration ' Do the Write Thing is a national event that invites seventh- - and students to put in eighth-grad- e their jng how violence has lives and what can be done to prevent violence in their community The board chose to focus on seventh- and eighth-grad- e students enrolled in alternative programs throughout the state Board members said they chose this population because students outside of the educational mainstream rarely have the opportunity to participate in such competitions writ-affect- Tf a mutual Utah irrigation companies have until Monday to review their bylaws on shareholder voting before state legislation goes into effect During the 2000 General Session the state Legislature revised the Utah Nonprofit Corporation Act The revision states all shareholders must be present to vote on proposed action items unless written otherwise in the company's bylaws Previously action could be taken by a quorum or proxy according to' Jessica Barrett a seventh-grad- e student at Mount Logan Middle School was honored Friday by the ytah Board of Juvenile Justice for her winning entry in the HDo the Write Thing” lallenge ‘ What’s it mean? “2K2” represents 2002 and is just one of many upbeat songs now ringing in the auditoriums of Utah’s public schools helping students to get excited for the coming Olympic Games And it teaches kids to “respect others and respect themselves” says Utah's first lady Jacalyn “Two magic weeks in winter Will change your point of view Of what it takes to win the gold In two thousand two!" ed ‘ Got a local nows Up? 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CaB reporter Ann Herron Ext alwrronOhjnewsxom 321 752-21- 21 — Saturday April 28 2001 fey Arrin Brunson Staff writer 752-21- 21 -- "ppm Don’t forget to raise your hands high with the chorus displaying' high hands and two fingers Spreading the message through the "Light the Fire' Within” — a governor’s music and education ' program — Leavitt is out and about personally visiting many local schools for the cause “In 2002 when the Olympics come the eyes of the world are going to be focused on our young people you You are going to represent the young people of the nation” she told a full auditorium of students at Lewiston Elementary on Friday — one stop in many school venues “This is a way for you to be a part of the Olympics and understand and enjoy it” Leavitt sang several songs off a compact disc with the students The music was distributed with learning materials geared toward each grade level’s curriculum She hopes the popularity of the songs will spread and be used this year in conjunction with the many city and county festivals events and - Feature story idea? Call Features Editor Cindy Yurth 1 ExL 328 752-212- celebrations cyurthGhjnowsioin Brent StevensHerald Journal Jackie Leavitt sings along with Lewiston Elementary students Friday afternoon The music'ttnd curriculum were mailed to all’lLJtah schools two weeks ago she said and have a foundation in Olympic values — striving for the best overcoming obstacles and pushing youth to reach their goals and pursue their dreams These values also include deter- -' : mination commitment diversity respect sportsmanship fairness and striving for personal best she said “It helps the children understand the spirit of the Olympics and why they are so valuable and what they mean to them It’s a connection for them to feel the Olympics” Leavitt ' said Each school has an Olympic Win- ter Games liaison who will spear- -' -- headlM'&sd of erichTJght the Fire Within’ kit’ Leavitt also stressed respecting other races creeds languages toms and using student volunteers She also displayed different hats worn throughout the world "All of the ideas and values of the Olympics have to do with one word” she said placing the many : hats on students’ heads "People of the world have differ- cnt ways of laughing different ways qf speaking they look different than we do but we value them and we value' ourselves What’s the word?” she asked using giant placards with the letters “Respect!” the students yelled out in unison- Schools and districts are being' ' encouraged to involve local PTAs to help schools build awareness and prepare the programs The curriculum designed by the Utah State Office of Education is grounded in Utah’s core curriculum The lesson plans are designed for each grade level and they also involve each grade's music band In addition to music theeduca- tional content includes materials in the health physical education social studies science math character education arid language arts j areas Part of the program involves instilling the Value of reading and pushing ahead to overcome ' Panel amicably discusses religion coverage in Utah’s media SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A panel of journalists and reli' gious and civic leaders focused Thursday on the need for news organizations to be accurate and informed about religion when covering the sometimes volatile subject in Utah Many at the agreed it was roundtable' difficult to define fairness’ but said more could be dime to make sure all angles of a religious story are included The two-ho“Credibility Roundtable” was presented by The Salt Lake Tribune and The Associated Press Manag- ' ing Editors part of a National The panel Credibility Roundtable Project which did not include Utah’s partially underwritten by the second largest daily the Mor- - Ford Foundation The panel ' mon church-owne- d Deseret was the first of 56 scheduled around the country News generated no acrimonious comments Panelists answered ques My two cents worthCacHe ur tions on a wide variety of sub- - jects including the importance of reporters being informed about the religions they cover And in Utah reporters and editors also should be mindful that covering religion means more than just The Church or Valley views on topics of the Christ of Saints' Latter-da- y One1 panelist said that breadth is sometimes hard to accomplish “We struggle with covering a lack of diver- -' sity here” said Mike Fitzgerald managing editor of The Daily Herald jri Provo a heavily Mormon community “The question is how do we fairly cover' an area dominated by one religion and orie political had certain skills” Mickelle Bench a recent high Jr TJL he state of Utah is implement- ' will be required to pass before they can receive a diploma Residents are split oa whether this is the answer to America’s education woes Some questioned in an informal Herald Journal survey said a test would encourage schools to better prepare students for college or employment Others said it is a dangerous step away from meeting the individual needs of students toward forcing each student to leant die same skills T just think there are so many ferent ways of learning” said Jonathan Rnhiris a Utah State Uni : ' Rivas said “If I was a businessperson wanting to hire someone it would be nice to know that that person really - ing a basid drill test that all students ' day:': Question: “Do you think high school students should be required to pass a basic skills test before they are allowed to graduate?" By Bryce Petersen staff writer party?”: The discussion was moderated by Shelley' Thomas a reporter and anchor for 15 years She wandered around the panel peppering them with questions The panel included a wide spectrum of religions as well as acaderiiics journal- ists and political activists' Newtbh dont think the kids should be under that kind of pressure Life has too many tests “J Voni Rivas Lewiston Wcfcade Bench West Jordan JohnYetton think it would motivate “You'd think that a high school schoolsto teach what kids need diploma should in thing" "I college ” mean some- already” Jonathan Robins Teresa Arlzmendi :: Veracruz Mexico': The test is better because you don't know whether they cheat on the class tests or pass them fair - Burley Idaho si'iL-tcstin- that really care about the students” give potential employers more confi I 1 smart”-- ‘Maybe we should conceh-trat- e on hiring : ' The test isbetter’ because you don’t know whether they cheat on the class tests or pass themfair so you' might as well test them again” Ariz- -' teachers that really care about the ' ' Voni Rivas a media specialist at a dence when hiring high school graduversity student who plans to teach high school English “I don’t know if local school agreed that students of ates"'“You’d think that a high school testing is the answer Maybe we all skill levels need more individual should concentrate on hiring teachers attention' But she may diploma should mean something” school graduate from West Jordan said the right basic skills test might lead to better preparation for college "“I think it would motivate schools to teach what kids need in college d o ' kids could have the skills necessary to do well there” Bench said Teresa Arizmendi voted in favor of a graduation test over the protests of her two teen-ag- e daughters She told them not to wbrry they are “very mendi said' But John Yelton sided with' the said the test is an unneces- girls’-Hsary burden on students “I don’t think the kids should be under that kind qf pressure” Yelton said There should be some stan- dards that they have to meet but they have to pass 12 grades that should be ' enough Life has too many tests already ” ' ' : |