Show gage 12 Millard County Chronicle Progress April 5 2001 Delta North Elementary Amanda Sanders Arbor Day winner On Thursday 29 March 2001 SecreMarlene Bliss was notified by the Division of Natural Resources that Amanda Sanders' Arbor Day poster was selected as the winner of the Southern Region for the entire state of Utah' She will receive a S'0 00 savings bond and Delta North will receive a SI000 00 gift certificate for her award winning artwork ke thank both manda and Mrs Delna Bliss this sear s contest coordinator' tary Amanda Sanders and Delna Bliss Dr Limburg mm and Cuatamatan children One good turn deserves another By Betty Jo Speakman was Christmas day 1999 when Dr Limburg and his family embarked on a journey that took them through the Y2K Millennial transition from 1999 into the 2000’s In a group of 32 people they ventured into the highlands of Guatamala the area of Myan Indians The group consisted of 16 teens and young adults and 16 adults One of the teens was their daughter Makacla Lnder the auspices of ‘CHOICE by Tim Evans a Dentist in Salt Lake City— their purpose for the venture was to teach skills of and success to the impoverished people of the village they visited Because the trip proved to be such a pivotal time in their lives— including their daughter’s— the Limburgs decided they need to serve again They are preparing for a return trip to Guatamala perhaps not to the same village but a similar one where they will teach the inhabitants ways to improve their lives This trip will take plac m uguM 3nd they are looking for people who might be interested in this wonderful way to help humanity More information will be given at the end of the article Knowing that Dr Limburg has since the first trip to Guatamala undergone parntui pack surgeries and has been most unanle to w alk asked how he could do another trip like that which was not easy Rough and bumpy transportation was all they had if any He said “I am in better shape now than was the first time am better prepared for that type of " and using disinfectants are new to them but essential to their health 2 Dr and Demist clinics where doctors treat patients They charge a small amount which doesn't cover supplies about 7 cents for them to see a doctor They don’t want them to feel this is a but they could not pay a larger It Dav id DNES Arbor Day Contest I he Arbor Day poster contheme lor this year was And forIrccs are Terrific ests rc loo'” Students of Della North were invited to participate in the contest by entering a poster of how they interpreted the theme There were students from Kindergarten through 4" grade who tered their posters U inners were chosen and then sent to Salt ake to be judged with other school winners from around the stale Our school will receiveacertifkatc to purArbor Day Poster Winners Sammie Thomas chase a S40 oo tree lor our plavAmanda Sanders Kimberly Styltr and Shalynn giound or outdoor classroom Delta North would like to Peterson (Becky Broderick not pictured) thank the people who made it possible to 4 Janac George this and contest in especially participate Grade a hig thanks to the judges They comI" Amanda Sanders mented that wasn't an easy assignment 2“ Jeffrey Hams to select Dev an Roper through place winners as each entry had 4" - Darin Dutson winning characteristics Nonetheless the winners m this years Grade contest were I" Kmberly Styler 2"' - Joey Dutson Kindergarten 1“ Shalynn Peterson - Bryan Bishop 2 4"’ - Katharine Nye Alyssa Johnson exie Hathaway Grade 4k Krystal Hams 1“ - Sammie Thomas Grade - Ammie Bell I" Becky Broderick 3 Jamie Nhurtz 2’° Cody Valde 4'1 - Mandy Mason Valeria Almana test HIVAIDS Annual Training Completed n 29 ' hursday ‘A Delta North I grade students ccived their annual struction on HIV AIDS Irom two very compc- Mrs tent individuals our Judy Peterson nurse and Mrs Maigarel Pruitt the cal Prevention DimenThe sions specialist Utah Slate I cgislaturc mandated this training several years ago The instruction is Tirst two (old it is designed to help our students understand the diflerencc between diseases The school nurse explains that diseases communtcuhle and like chu ken pox colds the flu and AIDS arc communicable Broken arms allergies She explains that to date there is no cure for asthma and diabetes are AIDS while cures exist for most other communicable diseases The second part of the instruction deals with refusal skills Students are taught that it is okay to say no at times when they are put in awkward or threatening positions Mrs Pruitt has been teaching refusal skills lor so long at our school you'd think she'd tell us NO when we call but she always agrees to help us out willingly' We and the contributions they make to our health appreciate both of these women education programs We invite parents and the public to join in their presentations You would learn a great deal and enjoy your time with us M irch 2iH) t Elk-Rid- e Financial Winners Though the venture lasts only a week or so the lifestyle is worlds away from what is experienced here High in the rugged Guatamalan mountains people live in little huts most with no floors and primitive’ is the style About 56° of the world’s indigent people live in Guatamala It is the poorest Latin American nation vears of terrible civil war has devastated the country and left its people in a situation similar to that which existed there 2000 years ago During the war 440 tally indigent villages were completely wiped out every man woman and child having been killed Because of poverty and lack of everyone is poor Very few men and no women speak Spanish but have their own language Kekchi which thev do not teach in and oflers no educational opportunities CHOICE goes into such nations as Guatamala Bolivia Peru Mexico Africa Kenya thiopia Nepal Vietnam and others to try to raise the standard of living while maintaining their indiv idual cultures These groups teach the natives to help themsleves ith locally available materials They don’t go in and try to make them be like us Suzanne Limburg said some of the CIIOICI projects include workers Training local Two full days are spent in basic training The workers walk or 4 hours to attend classes which teach skills on how to better care medically for their people In areas where CHOIC F has been there is a big decline in mortality rates of babies From 5 a month went to one baby in 15 months a significant change Cleanliness fee 3 Classes on Lorena Stoves People live in dirt floor shanties made of bamboo wood or concrete-le- ft over from German occupation during the 2nd W W Fires are built on the floors and the smoke stays in or goes out the door These stoves made of mud rock brick or any other available material have a vent to send tlie smoke outside eliminating a major cause of lung disease as well as using 3 as much fuel as the open fire on the floor 4 Gardening was a part of what the Limburg’s group did It is obv ious w hat know ing how to garden can do for people w ho hav e never know n how w ho hav e no seeds and don’t understand watering They are taught the importance of and minerals and how important vegetables are to a healthy diet 5 Catering systems Even with water above them in the mountains they don’t know how to harness it into ditches pipes tanks or cisterns where they can use it 6 A Micro Credit industry program teaches the people how to set up a business in their home to earn money Providing about S200 (an amount they could never save up) to help them get started they teach them to make things out of what is available to them such as wood plants or stones Some make wood statues that sell well in the markets The voluntees interact with the people go into their homes play games with them laugh sing and have activities with them The trip is financed by the person going and is completely tax deductible The cost of the trip to Guatamala this August will cost the volunteer S 500 w hich pays for everything you need travel-- ise For extras such as side trips trinkets and souvemers extra money can be taken No particular skills are needed Teaching is on such a basic level that anyone here would need only minor instruction If you have a particular skill they will try to use it Anyone over 18 can go without parents it is a great family project they need people who love adventure like to serve others and are not afraid to work and do their share m a primitive situation For those who cannot go but want to help there are many things that are s needed there and which can be taken in with the group if you care to contribute any of them They include Hygiene kits tooth brushes tooth paste soap washcloths combs pencils markers rulers crayons solar calculators (no batteries) parasitic medicine (can’t buy it there must be bought outside and taken in) or money to buy parasitic medicines medical kits and supplies CHOICE’S moto is “One can make a difference ” If you are interested in learning more about this Limburgs can be reached at and have answers to most of the questions you may have Joel Picture courtesy of Jason Tarwater Taylor Sports 44 Editor Maryville Daily Forum Completes basketball career at NMSU Joel Taylor just completed his College Basketball Career at Northwest Missouri State University a NCAA Division II school located in Maryville Missouri There are approximately 300 teams in Division II basketball Joel has played for the Northwest Bearcats for the last two years Northwest finished the year w ith a record of 25 wins and 6 losses the best record the school has achieved since 1932 Joel was named to the team at the Ryland Milner Classic Tournament Another highlight of the year was when the Bearcats traveled to Florida and beat the Florida Southern Moccasins The Bearcats put an end to Florida Southern's home w inning streak with a victory At the time Florida Southern was ranked number one in the nation and the Bearcats were ranked eleventh in the nation Northwest was ranked as one of the top nineteen teams m the nation all year For several weeks they were ranked fifth in the nation After Splitting with ' Washburn University during the regular season Northwest Missouri Stale University met Washburn for the MIAA Conference championship The Bearcats lost a close game taking second place behind Washburn The Bearcats made the national tournament and advanced to the sweet sixteen where they met Washburn again With a minute to go the Bearcats were only down two points but couldn’t get there shots to fail They lost the NCAA South Central Regional Tournament cham pionship game to Washburn University Washbum later played for the national championship on CBS Individually Joel had a great year Mid way through the season Joel was number fifth in the nation with his shot percentage Joel ended the season as Intercollea leader in the giate Athletics Association Conference finishing fifth in percentage shots and tenth in number of made He averaged 0 points per game for the year After Joel’s high school career where he was named a Utah his senior year he selection and went to Eastern Wyoming Junior College for a year then played w here he for two He was elected Captain his Sophomore year and named in the Wyoming Community College Athletic Conference Joel is one of two hundred basketball players that has been invited to a camp this April The purpose of is for recruiting for the International Basketball Leagues Of the rwo hundred are vited usually about cruited Joel has also been offered an at Northwest Missouri State University where he can earn a Master’s Degree and assist with the basketball program Joel would like to be a basketball coach at the college level Joel is the son of David and Sonya Taylor and the Grandson of Dell and Barbra Ashby and the late Lionel and La Von Taylor Students in “5 A Day” Tour learn nutrition By iV Joel Mork Ally son Harris Kortney LaCrccia Zeeman Kody Smith Jordan Sibcy and MaKen? ic Kunz are all smiles' They certainly should be Each received SIO 00 cash a certificate and balloon for reading the most number of pages at their particular grade level in a sponsored this past month by Elk Ridge Financial' Congratulations and thank you Elk Ridge for supporting Delta North's literacy efforts' Young Join us for a “Knight to Remember” North's annual school play will be held TONIGHT Thurs Apr 5 2001 at 7 room You’ll not want to miss this great musical the school’s cast of 4 and 5 grade students have practices long and hard to "strut their stuff before parents family friends and the community at large This year's production is entitled “A Knight to Remember'' u hers Duine Rawlinson ir s how Don ( arol Nielson and Sharon Judd are excited to present ibis miw this event Make the 5 a “Knight to Remember” by joining us ai Delta North special lementary Delta pm show in A Guatamalan mother and children This Space Sells Betty Jo Speakman Five third grade classes from Fillmore Elementary School enjoyed tours to the supermarket Wednesday to Ieam facts of nutrition and its importance in their lives Each class went individually with its teacher one following the next until five tours had been rotated through the informative colorful and tasty classrooms at Duane's Supermarket Teachers who supervised their classes as they went from station to station in the store were Done Rowley Terri Perkins Glona Hunter Jill Robison Gen Child Beginning at the bright colored produce department they were taught by produce man Perry Fosse where the fruits and vetebales originate from how they get to the store in good condition the importance of color in the vegetables and fruits and the vitamins produced by each color They learned to read the content information required by law on all foods sold in stores and were surprised to leant that a Kiwi contains almost twice as much tamin C as does an orange They learned how important it is to get at least 5 servings a day of vegetables and Suits and how easy and tasty that requirement can be They were delighted with the samples of fresh pineapple which they learned came from Hawaii Fosse taught them that every banana they eat (which are nch m vitamin C ber and potassium producing energy and power) comes from South Amenca and has to travel large distances to get to the This helped them to apsupermarket preciate the great effort it takes by many people to bnng food to them Fosse explained how snacking on can be one of the healthiest (and tasty) habits they can learn that the health benefits that come from them include and Vitamin A which help eyesight fight infection keep skin and hair healthy and may reduce risk of heart disease and some types of cancer Arlene Bartholomew taught them that fresh fruits and vegetables may not ways be available but the 5 a Day can be obtained from canned and frozen fruits and vegetables in many forms She helped them leam from experience that something as tasty as a peanut and banana sandwich can give part of their 5 a day needs Each child made a sandwich ate it and pronounced it good As they left the store each child was presented w ith a bag containing attractive and informative information on fruits vegetables and their nutritional value in colorbook form a cookbook for them to try out on their families a shopping list and chart with stickers to put on the door to keep track of their 5 a Day and some fruit Teachers and students thanked their new teachers for their time and effort in presenting the interestfun expeing and important rience |