KEEPING THE COMMUNITY INFORMED.Byline: - Denisse Salazar Since the launch of valleynews.com three months ago, thousands of people who live in the Valley have embraced the citizen journalism News and commentary from the public at large. Using wiki sites and blogs, anyone can contribute information about a current event. Also known as "collaborative citizen journalism" (CCJ), "grassroots media" and "personal publishing," the concept behind citizen journalism is that many concept and have become regular contributors of the site. They have posted stories, photos and blogs that touch on a variety of subjects including a local cemetery. Lisa Burks, an avid blogger at valleynews.com, blogs about Grand View Memorial Park in Glendale. The 121-year-old cemetery at 1341 Glenwood Road has been engulfed in controversy for some time and Burks has posted timely accounts of what has been happening there. In September, Burks broke the news on valleynews.com about a fire at the cemetery which was caused by incense incense, perfume diffused by the burning of aromatic gums or spices. Incense was used in ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome and is mentioned in the Old and the New Testaments. It is also found in the major religions of Asia. burned during a grave visit. Burks' blog caught the interest the Daily News and resulted in a story which quoted Burks on Sept. 7. This is just one example of citizen journalism's power. In this edition, Burks' blog focuses on how visitation VISITATION. The act of examining into the affairs of a corporation. 2. The power of visitation is applicable only to ecclesiastical and eleemosynary corporations. 1 Bl. Com. 480; 2 Kid on Corp. 174. hours at the cemetery will remain the same despite the recent death of Marsha Howard, ``one of the cemetery's most notorious owners.'' Burks spoke to several mourners at the cemetery who said ``maybe now something will be done around here.'' Howard had been at the center of accusations ranging from embezzlement embezzlement, wrongful use, for one's own selfish ends, of the property of another when that property has been legally entrusted to one. Such an act was not larceny at common law because larceny was committed only when property was acquired by a "felonious taking," i. to disrespectful dis·re·spect·ful adj. Having or exhibiting a lack of respect; rude and discourteous. dis  re·spect mishandling of human remains. Howard's body was found by cemetery employees inside Grand View's residence Saturday, Nov. 4. In Burks latest blog, she says Glendale police have maintained that foul play foul play n. Unfair or treacherous action, especially when involving violence. foul play Noun 1. violent activity esp. murder 2. was not suspected. For the updated information on Howard's autopsy, visit the Glendale hub on valleynews.com. Read Burks' blog on pages 4. |
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