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Show I i UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. June 8. 1H- - Put 19 Zions and First Security agree to merge in surprise deal "We both wanted our banks to remain independent," Simmons said Sunday of the two companies' tax-fre- e pooling of interests. "This is the Utah' two largest financial best way to do that. First Security Corp. The merger is expected to close and Ziona Bancorporation have by the end of the year if regulators agreed to merge, creating the na- approve the deal, which could elimtion's 20th largest bank with about inate 10 percent or more of the com$40 billion in assets. combined 17,000 positions. panies Merging the two longtime comSimmons and First Security's petitors, which will do business chief executive officer and chairerill under the First Security name, man, Spencer Eccles, will share the better enable them to rebuff acqui- title of chief executive officer of the sition efforts by larger companies, new company until after the 2002 said Harris Simmons, Ziona' chief Winter Games are held in Utah. In executive officer. April 2002, Simmons will become Both banka have said the fresole CEO and Eccles will be chairquency of inquiries from bigger man. Eccles contributed hundreds banking companies had increased of thousands of dollars to Salt Lake in recent years. Citys effort to secure the Olvmoics By Lteley Mitchell The Salt Lake Tribune - lsp. Simmons said. Some high-levemployees were celled st home Sunday afternoon and informed of the deal. Many other employees of the companies, which hsve headquarters on the same block on Main Street in downtown Salt Lake City, were sent and is a member of the Salt Lake messages via and voice mail. Organizing Committee's manage- It was anticipated that they would ment committee. find out about the merger upon arSimmons said he ia unsure how riving at work today. Others who found out Sunday many branches will have to be sold or closed to sstiafy regulators and said the announcement came aa a avoid duplication, or how many complete surprise, with no rumors employees will lose jobs. He ac- of a merger in the past year. The merger, Simmons said, will knowledged that there will be losses in both areas, but declined to be enable the two companies to reduce their sdministrative expenses by specific. First Security has about 10,000 about $ 108 million. Half of the savdue to centralized adminisemployees and 324 branches in sev- ings en states. Zions has 7,000 employ- trative functions and consolidation ees and 330 branches in eight states. of some departments are anticiBoth companies have branches in pated to be realized next year and Utah, Idaho, Nevada, California and the remainder in 2001. some located near New Mexico Zions has $17.5 billion in assets, each other. while First Security has $22 billion. There is obviously a lot of over- - Though Zions is smaller and will lose its name, it is acquiring First Sheriffs group lists early warning signs of violence Aa people throughout the country mourn the news of yet another senseless act of school violence, peo- ple are realising that this crime, which seems unbelievable, is occurring more frequently . School violence is a national concern and it's of stuthreatening the dents, school staff and communities. In the past two years, this crime has taken countless lives and has forever changed the publics attitude about the safeness of our schools. In an effort to reduce such pointless acts of violence, the Utah Sheriffs Association encourages parents and studenta to keep open lines of communication to better identify potential perpetrators of well-bein- g school violence. In public schools throughout the i -- United States, then an approximately 26 million studenta and according to a recent survey conduced by MSNBC, 3.8 percent of these students admit to taking a gun to school during the past school year. While this msy seem to be a relatively low percentage, 3.84 represents an estimated 973,000 students. Perhaps even mom alarming about this statistic is that over half students did of these so with the intent to harm a teachthreater, and almost ened harm to a fellow classmate. g two-third- s "The recent high school shootings have torn a part the lives of many, making it easy for people to point fingers and place the blame on others said Gary DeLand, Executive Director of the Utah Sheriffs Asso- ciation. "But as a society its up to laW&ffHten Choosing an assisted living facility According to the American Amo-- " Retired Fsradto assisted living is the fastest growing type of senior housing in the United States. Assisted living facilities usually provide or coordinate personal care services, supervision, scheduled and unscheduled assistance, aocial activities, and some health-relate- d services. These facilities are designed for individuals who cannot live independently, but do not need nursing care on a daily basis. Costs vary according to the residence, room size, and types of services needed by the resident Most 24-ho- assisted living facilities charge rates, which arc generally paid by the residents or their families from their own financial resources; however Medicaid might cover this type of cars. If you decide that an assisted living facility is the best option for you or a family member, the Better Business Bureau suggests the month-to-mont- h tips: Visit several facilities and talk to the staff and residents. Ask yourself some questions: IVies the atmosphere seem pleasant? Does then seem to be enough staff available? Do residents seem happy and engaged? Do residents appear to be clean and froomed? Know what the daily or monthly rates an and ask what services an included in this fee. Find out if the state requires the facility to be licensed. Ask to see the facility's most recent inspection decision ia the American Asaocia-ciatibrftion of Retired Persons," said Russ Behraann. President of the Better Busineos Bureau of Utah. The following brochures am available to assist you in choosing the right alternative cam: Tips On....Long-TerNursing Home Cam and Tips On..Continuing df Cam Retirement Communities. Contact your Better Business Bureau for a copy ofthese brochures or visit tbs BBBs web site at www.bbb.org. Also available, is Exploring Your Options: Housing Solutions for Seniors. For a free copy contact the Better Business Bureau of Metropolitan New York at 212.533.7500, extension 162 or their visit web site at www.newyork.bbb.org. all of us to prevent such tragedies from happening to others. If people learn the warning signs, and take them seriously, they may be able to identify a potential problem and get troubled students help before its too late. In an effort to prevent school violence from striking your school, the Utah Sheriffs Association offers some suggestions on how to recognise potential behaviors that should serve as early warning signals. and ways in which parents can help prevent school violence. Warning Signals: Student mskes violent threats when angry Fascination with explosive devices and or weapons Eqjqn reading materials dealing with satanic rituals, violent themes and abuse Frequent depression and drastic mood swings Does not seem to be accepted by the in crowd at school Someone who feels empowered by bullying others Fascination with television programs, music and movies that express violent themes Spends the majority of time after school with little or no supervision Makes an effort to gn out of i their way to be cruel to animals Blames others for their problems What Can Parents and stored Teach your children at an early age about the dangers associated with guns the nvOcm stuff-durin- ar On a Canadian two dollar bill, the flag flying over the Parliament building is an Amcriran flag No word in the English language rhymes ilh month, orange, silver or purple. 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One resource that ahouldnY (v ignored for literatim and advice about this TUNEFUL NEWS-- A band plays some music (FrotuNy The Doors or the Rolling Stones-- No a battle of the bands, Saturday during Coffee Tunes' one-yeaiumcrtary. MF Tractor, 375 , 60 HP. P.T.O., 4 wheel drive, What choices of accommoda- tions regarding can and living ar- rht FOR SALE er agencies. stainand feature including halls, handnils in the bathrooms, exits and a way to call for help if needed. Find out if you or your family will be involved in the can planning process. Be eun you knowwhat will happen if you should need assistance later on. Will you have to move, or will tin facility be able to provide the can you need? Be sun to check the facility out with your Better Business Bureau. We urge seniors, and their loved ones to take the time to review op- FOR THE BIRDS --Gloria Jones 3rd grade class made bird hook while Brooke studying a unit on birds. The winners are pictured icti to Pcrank 1st place; Jactc Ftugmld 2nd place.Tiffany Rasmussen 3rd place, and Issac Ivie 3rd place. figure. 646-34- it Under terms of the agreement approved Sunday morning by both companies' boards. Zions shareholders will receive one share in the new company for each share they now hold. The deal handsomely rewards First Security shareholders, who have complained in recent months ofthe companyssigging stock price. First Security shareholders will receive 0.442 of a share of the new First Security stock in exchange for each share they own. At Fridays closing price, that amounted to a 55 percent premium. Talk toyour is one of the best ways for parents and children to remain connected during the teen yearn Never take any violent threat lightly immediately report any threat to the appropriate authority If applicable, find out if the facility accepta Medicare and Medicaid. Ask if it's Medicaid certified. Find out what services the facility provides, and if the services an provided by the facility's staff or if arrangements an made with oth- well-l- capitalization," Bellessa explained. Do? Become active in violence prevention programs Do not keep guns in the home unices they are properly locked report tions am available? Can you get a private room? Is the bathroom private or shared? An then private areas other than the bedroom for visits? Check the facility for safety Security, said banking analyst James Bellessa. "Zions, which has been acquiring companies left and right, has a much richer stock price and market 3rd grade students at My ton Elementary in Gloria FOR THE BIRDS-T- he Jones' class recently made hud houses, bird feeders, cereal loop feeders, and invented new feathered friends w hkh the) described in w riting These were tome of the projects completed on an osemighl hud field trip Pictured firm row. left to right: Andrew Heckathom. Jeanie Mortcnsen. Austin Shavanau. 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