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LOCAL ARIZONA A2 Sunday, April 22, 2007 www.azil;iilvsiuunm Arizona Daily Sun A team of assets in action ANTHONY HUNSAKER, 14, HANGS OUT Friday with his father, Jason Moore, at their skateboard shop, Soul Stix. Hunsaker wrote an essay about his father that was one of the middle school winners in the 2007 Assets in Action essay writing contest When Anthony Hunsaker needed a subject for an essay on positive influences, his skateboarding stepdad was the obvious choice By CHELSEA DeWEESE Sun Staff Reporter For Jason Moore and his stepson Anthony Hunsaker, its about skateboarding. The father-son team operates Soul Sticks Board Shop on South Beaver Street when its work time and practices skateboarding when its play time. This common interest has cemented a familial bond that transcends bloodlines. So when Anthonys eighth-grade writing teacher Linda Moriarty asked Anthony and other students to write an essay about a person whos been a positive influence in his or her life the choice was clear to Anthony.

He just immediately came to mind, the young skater said of his stepfather. The essay was titled Hes There For Me. It won second place in Anthonys age group in a district-wide essay-writing contest. Results were announced at an awards banquet on Tuesday. The contest was the 2007 Assets in Action essay writing contest.

It was open to students in grades 6, 8 and 9 in Flagstaff Unified School District, and nearly 200 students filed entries. The essay prompt had students write about a living example of the 40 Developmental Assets identified by research group Search Institute (see related information). Jason Moore, undoubtedly, fell into the external category of Family Support. Anthony also credited Moore with bolstering his Tositive Identity. In Hes There For Me Anthony wrote of Moore, He helped me through hard times in my life even though he isnt my biological dad.

He is the only dad that I have ever known because my dad left me and my mom when I was little. He thinks of me as his biological son despite of ail the hard times he has had to deal with because of me. His conclusion: Jason has always been there for me. No matter what he loves me like his 40 DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS The Search Institute, a nonprofit research organization, identified these 40 internal and external assets as being building blocks of healthy development that help young people grow up healthy, caring and responsible. INTERNAL ASSETS INCLUDE: Commitment to Learning Achievement motivation School engagement Homework Bonding to school Reading for pleasure Positive Values Caring Equality and social justice Integrity Honesty Responsibility Restraint Social Competencies Planning and decision making Interpersonal competence Cultural competence Resistance skills Peaceful conflict resolution Positive Identity Personal power Self-esteem Sense of purpose Positive view of personal future EXTERNAL ASSETS INCLUDE: Support Family support Positive family communication Other adult relationships Caring neighborhood Caring school climate Parent involvement in schooling Empowerment Community values youth Youth as resources Service to others Safety Boundaries Expectations Family boundaries School boundaries Neighborhood boundaries Adult role models Positive peer influence High expectations Constructive Use of Time Creative activities Youth programs Religious community Time at home According to a Search Institute study conducted on nearly 100,000 youth in 213 towns and cities across the United States during the 1996-97 school year, the more assets young people experience, the less likely they are to engage in risky behaviors such as problem alcohol use, illicit drug use, sexual activity and violence.

Also, study results found youths experiencing a high number of assets were more likely to succeed in school, value diversity, maintain good health and delay INSIDES C3 Read the winning Assets in Action essays on the Inside Schools page and identities in his parental position. Judges also made notes indicating grammatical accuracy in Anthonys presentation of his essay. Nearly two dozen local volunteers helped to judge essays. In the lead up to Tuesdays award ceremony, which took place at Coconino High School, judges and FUSD Assets Building Committee members kept winners names top secret. They also wanted to surprise essay subjects.

Anthony had no idea his essay had been chosen as a winner and Moore had no idea Anthonys essay was about him. Both said they were pleasantly surprised when they found out the results. The ceremony was very emotional for many involved, as students read their winning essays aloud to a large audience. Moore said he felt it was very cool to be the subject of such praise from his teenage stepson. It was amazing what these guys can put down on paper, Moore said.

What theyre thinking. And what theyre living. Chelsea DeWeese can be reached at cdeweeseazdailysun.com or 556-2250. DERM0T L0UCHART, 5, CONCENTRATES on riding a stationary bike that powers three different types of light bulbs during the Earth Day celebration at Wheeler Park on Saturday. The event had a variety of local organizations and businesses that showcased sustainable products and interactive programs.

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azdailysun.com 2007 Member The Associated Press Arizona Newspapers Association 0 Audit Bureau of Circulations EARTH DAY AT WHEELER PARK own son and I love him like my biological dad. Moore and Anthonys father-son relationship can be traced back to a certain Fathers Day two years ago involving a long board. Anthony and his little brother, James Moore, had just bought new boards and decided to buy father Moore a long board skateboard. Moore took to it like a fish in water (hed spent the past two decades guiding raft trips on the Colorado River through Grand Canyon). Soon after, Moore decided to change professions and open Soul Sticks.

He now runs the full-time family business. And he consults Anthony and James to make sure hes selling whats hip. When works out, Moore and his sons frequent skate parks sometimes in different cities. Anthony also credited Moore with helping him make better choices in terms of friendships, Anthony wrote. He told me not to hang out with all of the gangsters or the kids that get in trouble too.

When I get in trouble he doesnt blow up and scream, he collects himself and talks to me about it in a calm manner. He grounds me until he thinks I can handle responsibility again. Notes scratched at the bottom of Anthonys essay indicate judges found he used consistent examples of how Moore exemplifies support, empowerment, boundaries, and positive values any wrongdoing, said his attorney, Mila-gros Cisneros of the Federal Defenders Office in Phoenix. He is charged with a single count of violating a trade embargo that prohibits Americans from exporting goods and services to Iran. If convicted, he would face up to 21 months in prison.

According to court records, the software is used only for training plant employees, but allowed users access to details on the Palo Verde control rooms and the plant layout. In October, authorities alleged, the software was used to download training materials from Tehran, using a Palo Verde user identification. The FBI said there was no evidence to Ex-nuke plant engineer accused of taking software to Iran PoliceLog Auto burglary A disabled car left on the side of the road was found burglarized Friday. According to Flagstaff police reports, the victim left her tan, two-door Chevy sedan along the westbound Interstate 40 Butler Avenue on-ramp, where it broke down, at about 4:45 p.m. Thursday.

When she returned at 2:30 p.m. the next day, the passenger-side window was broken out and three pairs of barber shears, a pedicure set, an acrylic set, and her stereo were gone. Police have no suspects. Charged with DUI Vanessa J. Spencer, 24, 4343 E.

Soliere Apt. 1025, was arrested by Flagstaff police and charged with extreme DUI at 2:21 a.m. Saturday. Kevin B. Tetrick, 32, 5250 N.

Highway 89, Space 116, was arrested by Flagstaff police and charged with DUI at 2:25 a.m. Saturday. City and county residents who want to report a crime but wish to remain anonymous may call Silent Witness at 774-6111 or (877) 29-CRIME. Rewards of up to $1,000 are given for information that leads to an arrest. Poweitall: 22, 26, 28, 33, 45 (17) The Pick: 25,27, 6,41, 14, 10 Pick 5: 6, 25, 27, 31, 29 Pick 3: 0, 6, 8 in disaster areas (HR 1361) Directs the administrator of the Small Business Administration to develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive written disaster response plan, and to maintain a disaster reserve corps.

Provides grants for small businesses that rebuild in disaster areas. Measure passed 267-158, mainly along party lines. Renzi was one of 40 House Republicans to vote in favor of the bill. PHOENIX (AP) A former engineer at the nations largest nuclear power plant has been charged with taking computer access codes and software to Iran and using it to download details of plant control rooms and reactors, authorities said. The FBI said theres no indication the plant employee had any terrorist connections.

Mohammad Alavi, who worked at the triple-reactor Palo Verde power plant west of Phoenix, was arrested April 9 at Los Angeles International Airport when he arrived on a flight from Iran, authorities said. Alavi, 49, is a U.S. citizen and denies suggest the software access was linked' to the Iranian government, which has clashed with the West over attempts to develop its own nuclear program. The investigation has not led us to believe this information was taken for the purpose of being used by a foreign government or terrorists to attack us, said Deborah McCarley, a spokeswoman for the FBI in Phoenix. Officials of Arizona Public Service the Phoenix-based utility company that operates the Palo Verde Nuclear Generation Station, said the software does not pose a security risk because it doesnt control any of the nuclear plants operating systems.

DeallisFunerals HOW RENZI VOTED Adding a congressional district (HR 1905) Gives the District of Columbia a representative in the U.S. House. Measure passed 241--177, mainly along party lines. U.S. Rep.

Rick Renzi, R-Flag-staff, was one of 22 House Republicans to vote in favor of the bill. Helping businesses rebuild She was preceded in death by her parents, DuWayne and Bonnie Pfarr. A memorial service will celebrate her life at 2 p.m. May 5 at the Interfaith Unity Church in Mesa. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Shelby Cowley Educational fund at any Bank of America branch, or at The Desert Schools Credit Union in Phoenix.

Amy Hooper Former Flagstaff resident Amy Beth Pfarr Hooper, 42, bom in Riverton, died Wednesday, April 11, 2007, in Chandler. She was passionate about her family, her art, music and life. She will be missed tremendously by all who knew her. Ms. Hooper is survived by her daughter, Shelby Cowley; partner Jim (J.C.) Cowley; sisters Susan (Rob) Clark of Riverton, Jane (Curt) Orton of Flagstaff; brother Jon (Laurie) Pfarr of Payson; three nieces; and three nephews..