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Show StatesmanCampus News Monday, Jan. 28, 2008 Page 3 Briefs Tiptoe into Asia Campus & Community Gov. offers condolences to Hinckley family K A N I K A E N G , SAMMIE U C H and Nai Chiv perform a classic Cambodian dance called the Neary Chea Chou Saturday night during Tiptoe into Asia, an annual event put on by the Asian American Student Council. TYLER LARSON photo Monson anticipatedTeach: Program for college grads successor to Hinckley \3 continued from page 1 SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Long before he became a counselor to President Gordon B. Hinckley, Thomas S. Monson was wellschooled in the way of Mormon prophets and well-known to the Mormon faithful. Monson has spent his entire career in the service of the LDS Church, working alongside every president since 1963 when he was named one of the twelve apostles at the age of 36. By unfailing tradition, Monson, as the longest-serving apostle, will become the 16th president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The 80-year-old is a folksy orator known for his compassion, fondness for modern-day parables of struggle and spiritual triumph, and willingness to enlist non-Mormons in humanitarian causes. He repeatedly talks of being spiritually prompted to help the disadvantaged and outcast, a lesson he learned during the waning years of the Great Depression. "I remember that time and time again those who were riding the rails came to our home. I think they had it marked," Monson told The Salt Lake Tribune in a 1998 interview. "I can see (a hobo) now, holding his cap in his hand. He asks, 'Is there something I can do to earn a sandwich?' My mother would say, 'You come right in and sit down; wash your hands over there in the sink/ And then she'd make a sandwich." we can get rid of education inequity," Rogers said. "I worked with 30 students my first year and only five of A tall man with a big grin, them were reading on grade level." Monson is "a robust, buoyant, Rogers said one of the misconcepwhirlwind of a man who might have tions about Teach for America is that been a superb basketball player in it is volunteer work. Students working his youth had it not been required in the program are actually full-time, of him.. .(to) forgo the pleasure of paid employees of the school system, extracurricular school activities in Rogers said, and by the end of the twoorder to work at his father's side year commitment, they are a fully cerin the printing business," fellow tified teacher. Another misconception apostle Jeffrey R. Holland wrote in a is that students have to be education biographical essay. majors to join the program. It didn't take long for LDS lead"I was a business major, and when ers to recognize Monson's leader1 graduated I realized I wasn't passionship skills. ate about it," Rogers said. "When I He was called as bishop of Salt heard about the program and I really Lake City's Sixth-Seventh Ward at saw the disparity, I was compelled to 22 and became noted for making it apply." a point to visit elderly widows in his Rogers said students applying ward. It is a practice that has never for the program are able to list their left him. preferences as to where and what they Five years after being named a bishop, Monson became a counselor in the three-man presidency of Salt Lake City's Temple View Stake and five years later president of the church's Canadian Mission, a post he held from 1959 to 1962. Just one year later, in 1963, then President David O. McKay called him to fill a vacancy in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, making him one of the youngest men in the 20th century to be called to this powerful quorum. In the decades since, Monson has worked in every area of the church's vast bureaucracy, from missionary work to welfare services, education to genealogy. He want to teach, but the program does require a two-year commitment. "Two years seems like a long time, but in the grand scheme of life it is not too long," Rogers said. "You will be able to say that you took those two years to make a difference." Rogers said Teach for America is a program that benefits both the students who go into the program and the students in the districts they work in, making it a worthwhile program all around. "When you look back on your life and ask yourself if you made a difference, you'll know that Teach for America helped you to," Rogers said. This year's deadline for applying for Teach for America is Feb. 15. Teach for America will be holding an information session in Business 215 on Thursday, Jan. 31, at 5:30 p.m. -debrajo)>.h@aggiem(ii!,usu.edu Di See MONSON, page 4 Utah Governor Jon Huntsman issued the following statement Sunday: "Mary Kaye and I are truly mourning tonight's death of President Gordon B. Hinckley. The President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has served as a transformational religious leader and tremendous ambassador for Utah with his unprecedented outreach to all corners of the world. We join with thousands of others, who have been touched by his words and deeds, in remembering all he has done for so many in our community and in the world. His leadership in humanitarian efforts around the world was matched only by his efforts in his own beloved state and community as a committed citizen. He has stood as a remarkable example of selflessness, charity and humility and he will be greatly missed by all. We extend our deepest of sympathies to the family and the community who loved President Hinckley. May we all be comforted in the knowledge of his beloved positive outlook on life." The Governor has authorized the Flag of the United States of America and the Flag of the State of Utah to be lowered in honor of President Gordon B. Hinckley. The flags shall be flown at half-staff on all state-owned facilities until sunset on the day of his interment. Nominees announced forfirst district court The First District judicial Nominating Commission has selected five nominees for a vacancy in the First District Court. The position will replace Judge Gordon Low who retired effective Aug. 31, 2007. The First Judicial District is comprised of Box Elder, Cache, and Rich counties. • The nominees are as follows: Kevin K. Allen, Allen and Erickson. Logan; Shannon K. Dernier, sole practitioner. Logan; Gregory Hawkins, Hawkins and Sorensen, Salt Lake City; Nathan Hult, sole practitioner, Logan; Marty E. Moore, Bearnson and Peck, Logan; A 10-day public comment period will be held before the names are submitted to Gov. Jon M. Huntsman. First District Nominating Commission Chair Gary Anderson is accepting written comments regarding the nominees at Administrative Office of the Courts, P.O. Box 140241, Salt Lake City, UT, 84114-0241. The deadline for written comments is 5 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 4. The commission may request further interviews or an investigation of the nominees after reviewing public comments. After the public comment period, the names will be sent to the Governor who has 30 days to select a candidate. The Governor's nominee is then forwarded to the Senate Confirmation Committee, which reviews the nominee's qualifications and conducts a public hearing and interview session. The Senate Confirmation Committee will forward the final nominee to the Utah State Senate, which has 60 days from the Governor's nomination to confirm the nominee. S T U D E N T S HELP youth find success, photo counesyTEACH FORAMERICA PoliceBlotter Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008 • USU Police responded to the report of a large amount of water coming out of a grate near Motor Pool. Facilities were called in to repair the problem. • USU Police received a delayed report of an auto accident that had occurred in the B parking lot located south of Merrill Hall. A vehicle backed into another vehicle that was traveling through the parking lot. • USU Police and Fire Marshals responded to Richards Hall on a fire alarm. The alarm was caused by steam created from a broken hot water pipe. Housing Facilities responded to make repairs and the alarm was reset. • USU Police recieved a report of a stolen wallet from the fleldhouse. Police are investigating and following up on some leads. FridayJan. 25,2008 • USU Police delivered a message to a USU Student to contact his family for a family emergency. USU Police were able to make contact with the student and delivered the message. Contact USU Police at 797-1939 for non-emergencies. Anonymous reporting line: 797-5000 EMERGENCY NUMBER: 911 • A Logan City officer met with a complainant at the hospital following the report of a citizen dispute. The complainant stated that several individuals assaulted him. Due to the severity of injure sustained by the complainant,, the nature of this case will be changed to an aggravated assault. This case will remain active pending further investigation. to what happened and there was insufficient evidence to support or deny either side. It appears there was some pushing back and forth. No arrests were made but the husband agreed to leave the residence until things calm down. • USU Police responded to the USU Trailer Court on a family dispute. After speaking with the family members, the decision was made to transport an adult male to the hospital to be checked for a possible overdose of a prescription. • A Logan City officer contacted the complainant by telephone regarding a theft complaint. The complainant stated that his ex-wife had been over to visit their children and while at his apartment she stole his cell phone and a roll of quarters. Investigation is ongoing. Saturday Jan. 26,2008 • A Logan City officer responded on a complaint of noise and drinking going on at the Pike House. The officer met with the executive officer and advised him to close the windows as the noise was bothering neighbors. SundayJan. 27, 2008 • A Logan City Police officer was requested to contact a complainant who works for a convenience store. She stated that two adults came in to purchase alcohol and then returned to a vehicle that appeared to have minors in the back. The complainant did not see anyone open any containers and did not see any exchange of any money. The complainant just thought it was suspicious. • USU Police responded to the emergency phone at the Widtsoe Building. Upon arrival nobody in need of assistance was located. The phone was reset without any further problems. • A Logan City officer was dispatched to a dispute between husband and wife at their residence. There were conflicting stories as [•Compiled by Arie Kirk Defensive driving classes now available The Utah Safety Council is now offering a four-hour defensive driving course for individuals in the Logan area. The course will take place on Saturday, Feb. 9 at the Cache County Corporate Building, Multipurpose room from 8a.m. to 12 p.m. The four-hour course consists of classroom instruction and focuses on accident prevention, driving confidence, awareness of hazards and improving driving skills. Drivers may complete the course for a 50-point reduction from their Utah driving record, once every three years. Individuals 55 years of age and older, may qualify for insurance discounts after completing the course. Registration is $40 per person, or $10 for those age 55 and over that are only seeking a reduction in their insurance rate. For additional information or to register, please contact the Utah Safety Council at 800-933-5943 or visit www. utahsafetycouncil.org. \MCompiled from staff and media reports |