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Show n y UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. November 17. 1998- - Page 21 Altamont names schools invention convention winners Altamont Elementary has recently experienced a revival of a creative science fair called the Invention Convention. Thirteen students, in grades 3 through 6, participated on Nov. 10 in the convention. Inventions ranged from a contraption called the No Dog Cat Feeder" to a stamper carved from a potato. Young inventors also demonstrated ways to dry wet gloves, save stray socks and lift a motorcycle. Six students advanced to the District Fair. They are Braden Oman, Dean Fisher, Bobby Mitchell, Brittany Stansfield, Dewey Christensen and Jessica Sorensen. were Other participants Jazmyne Jessen, Rory Williams, Melissa Hansen, Paige Fieldsted, Andrea Monsen, Jason New, and Rachael Dunsmore. NEOLA ELEMENTARY SCIENCE INVENTION CONVENTION WINNERS: pictured left to right: MacCrca Bisel, Shaleena Hamblin, Jessica Goodin, Jessie Simpson, and Cassie and Kent Haslem. New and unusual ideas abound at district Invention Convention By Stacy Mecham interesting inventions submitted by students included a food-o-mat- The East Elementary gymnasium rumbled with imagination and Play set for Nov. 19-2- 3 Did you know that some ofthe worlds most beloved inventions were actually mistakes made by people trying to accomplish something else? Who knows, maybe you have an idea that would turn into a mistake that would really solve a problem or at least make life easier for millions! t Notes were invented by mistake, when a chemist was trying to create a super strong glue. Instead the glue was very weak, and later another chemist, Arthur Fry, discovered he could create and removable. paper that was Breakfast cereal was invented when two brothers, Will and John Kellogg, were baking a new kind ofbread. They accidentally created a very soggy wheat mush instead. Each wheatberry had formed a tiny flake, they decided to toast them and found that they were delicious! Blue jeans were invented not for looks but for durability. Levi Strauss invented what he called canvas, and customers (miners) asked him make it into pants. He later found another strong cloth called denim, which he dyed blue and made the popular blue jeans. Chocolate-chi-p cookies were a mistake that worked. Ruth Wakefield ran the Toll House Inn, and was forced one day to substitute small chocolate for bakers chocolate. She thought the pieces of semi-swechocolate would melt while baking and give the cookies a chocolate flavor. The results are a yummy history. Post-I- self-sticki- et ern play, "Calamity Jane" in its at Altamont High toothpaste squeezer, visor extender and a cat litter groomer. Mistakes that Worked Altamont High Schools drama department will present the West auditorium, November 19, 20 and 23 at 7 p.m. each night. Sherlynn Burton Plays the leading role of frontier markswoman Calamity Jane. Joah Christensen plays the part of famous American scout and U.S. marshal from the Old West, Wild Bill Hickok. Other major roles are Rachel Mitchell playing Katy Brown and Toby Monson as Lt. Danny Gilmartin. Music for "Calamity Jane" will be provided by Altamont Band members and local community members in Duchesne County. creativity when the Duchesne School Districts Invention Convention was held on Nov. 12. Thirty inventora in 1st through 6th grade from schools in Duchesne District participated in the annual event. Inventora shared their creative ideas with fellow students, parents, teachers and, most important, judges Janae Rowley, Nick Lunds trom, g and Lyn Eckels. The inventions can solve problems for students, parents, family and, well, just about everyone. Students were judged on originality, purpose, practical value, knowledge, enthuaiasm, design, and promotion. Judges also stressed that inventions need to be the child's own work and idea. However, they felt that in concerns of safety and resources an adult should be allowed to help inventors. Invention Convention categories ' were separated into primary division for 1st through 3rd graders, and the intermediate division for 4th through 6th graders. Primary division winners were: 1st place, Jessica Sorensen, a 3rd grader from Altamont Elementary, 2nd place, Jared Burton, a 3rd grader from Duchesne Elementary, there was a tie for 3rd place which went to East Elementary students Ben Willard, a 1st grader, and Mallory Fisher, a 2nd grader. Intermediate level winners were: 1st place, Dewey Christensen, a 6th grader from Altamont; 2nd place, Garrett Snow, a 6th grader from Roosevelt Middle School; and 3rd place, Brittany Stansfield, a 6th grader from Altamont Honorable Mentionswere awarded to: Margo Farnsworth, Brayden Oman, Shaleena Hamblin, Suelyn Heaton, Cassie and Kent Haslem, Stuart Brighton, Linda Johansen and Dallin Winterton. All participants received an award of participation for taking the time and effort to submit their inventions. Some of the winning inventions included a Pill Dispenser designed to dispense pills one at a time so that you don't get a whole handful - invented by Jessica Sorensen. The Baseball Sock was invented by Jared Bruton to aolve the problem of losing baseballs. A "Toe Hoe," invented by Garrett Snow, allows users to get their gardening done without bending over and straining their backs. Other award-winnin- mnfu ntroforp - When he needed a quick loan, Jacks credit union provided the money that afternoon. No paperwork and no hassle because the people at work ran the credit union. Jack knew them, they knew Jack. But its not like that anymore. union where no one knows Jack or his family. Unfortunately, Jacks credit union dissolved and was gobbled up by a big and lost control fewer less competition. Jack is part of a trend which may result in choices, mega-cred- it Almost half the small credit unions in Utah have disappeared. d credit unions in Utah, employees and friends Fifteen years ago when Jacks credit union was like most of the other were a real union where they helped each other save and borrow. Today, nearly half of those credit unions are gene. work-base- credit unions in Utah 43 credit unions in Utah 121 credit unions gone from Utah 1983 264 1998 1 Net loss -- What happened? Beginning in 1983, a few big-doll- ar credit unions started to exploit a loophole in the law that made it passible to expand and grow, becoming more like banks and less like credit unions. They grew largely by avoiding taxes. They become larger and the small ones disappeared. Take America First Credit Union, for example. From modest beginnings at Fort Douglas, Utah, where they served the civilians who worked at the Fort, they are now a $1.34 billion mega-credunion with more than 40 branches throughout Utah. Thats bigger than most banks and all other credit unions in Utah, by far. While they hide behind the credit union label, they're hardly a credit union anymore. And their growth has been fueled by using their status to avoid paying taxes. it WINNING INVENTION-Jud- ge liked Jessica Sorsonsens "Pill Dispenser. Jessica is a 3rt grader at Altamont Elementary. Shop the Classifieds credit unions make and keep profits. Bank-lik- e non-prof- it America First and other megacredit unions would like you to think they return all their profits to their members. But they don't Last year, America First kept $15.8 million dollars from their members and used it to build branches and grab a bigger share of the credit union market Its no wonder the little guys cant compete. Where do we go now? The rush to gobble up the small credit unions might be slowed as a result of a court ruling last week. The big ones were told to stop their unbridled expansion and to obey the laws of the State of Utah. But there is more to be done to close the loopholes. It might be too late for Jack, but its not too late for' you to keep your choices, keep control and keep competition. Find out more by calling toll free PIeasant Yulley : f itv. cuys Year Round 20 Shooting Stations lUTABNSIF.ORi aTAX&IlON, Events Happening All Summer S? For More Information Call: i : s, 646-319- 4 COPY An organization of tax paying parents, teachers, small business owners, homemakers, bankers, and individuals. |