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Show Page Four - The Pyramid - March 31, 1999 Fairview Elementary learns opera SALT LAKE CIT- Y- Utah Opera Company will bring to Sanpete County schools during the week of April The week-lon- g residency program introduces students to opera through performances and workshops led by Utah Opera Ensemble Apprentice Artists and concludes in Fairview with a free gala performance, "Bravo! For Opera", on Friday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m. Each residency begins with the assembly, "Operamania!", created by Utah Opera's Chorus Master Assistant Conductor, Douglas a" 12-1- 6. Kinney-Fros- t. The program introduces students to the art form of opera through a dialogue between the singers and the pianist. The Utah Opera's five Ensemble Apprentice artists will star as featured performers throughout The the Fairview residency. Companys Ensemble program is an intensive training opportunity for aspiring professional singers who participate in vocal and dramatic coaching sessions. In workshops on important aspects of operatic performance, such as stage deportment, movement and language study; and in master classes with acknowledged opera professionals. Additionally, the artists preform in Utah Operas Opera-in-the- Schools and residency programs and in community concerts. The program's objective is to prepare singers for the rigorous and competitive world of professional opera. It contains several full scenes from the operatic repertory that illustrate particular elements in opera such as the different voice types, the variety of emotions that music can express and the relationships between people that cap be communicated through music. Scenes include the gypsy dance song from Bizets "Carmen", the PapagenoPapagena duet from Mozarts "The Magic Flute", a trio from Gershwins "Porgy and Bess", a scene about recitative in opera and a quartet from Rossinis "Cinderella". For older students, the program will also contain a final scene from Puccinis "La Boheme" and Floyds "Of Mice and Men". Following the introduction to opera, the five Ensemble artists will conduct a series of workshops that build on the basic information about opera and theater presented during the assembly. Workshops are interactive and each session experiments with a different method of communication used in operatic productions. At the end of each session, students will watch a Dr. Betty. Mikkelsen named Science Educator of Year Dr. Betty Mikkelsen Fountain Gree- n- Dr. Betty Johnson Mikkelsen was recently named 1999 Science Educator of the Year at a conference of science educators. Dr. Mikkelsen, principal of Nephi Elementary School, was given a plaque and honored by r segment from a professional opera production, paying particular attention to choices made about the topic of the workshop. The following workshops will be presented; On Monday, April 12, "Operamania!" and residency workshops will be at Fairview Elementary School. Exact time to be determined later. On Tuesday, April 13, "Opera-mani" and residency workshops will be at Mt. Pleasant Elementary School. Exact time to be determined later. On Wednesday, April 14, from 11:04 to 11:49 a.m., "Opera Up a! North Sanpete School District students and teachers join forces to collect food and personal care items for the Sanpete County Food Bank. Participating were Fountain Green Elementary, Fairview Elementary, Moroni Elementary and Close" will be presented at North Sanpete High School. At 2 p.m. "Operamania!" at Spring City Elementary School. On Thursday, April 15, at noon, a short concert at the Fairview Museum. At 2 p.m. a short concert will be at the new Mt. Pleasant Senior Citizens Center. On Friday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m. a concert for the community in Fairview North Ward building will be presented. The concert for the community is "Bravo! For Opera" and will feature selections from the classic European opera repertoire and highlights from American musical theater. The concert is free of charge. nshs changes Three more arrested conference date . Parent MT. PLEASAN- TTeacher Student conferences will be held on Wednesday, April 7th in the High School commons area The original and gymnasium. date was set for April 8 in the but was school handbook, with conflict due to changed meetings. elementary The meetings will begin at 9 a.m. and continue until noon. After a short break, meetings will resume at 12:30 p.m. and continue until 3:30 p.m. The evening session will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Parents should pick up report cards in the main office before visiting teachers. Students are encouraged to attend the conference with parents in order to assess progress first hand. Karole Hansen crowned Miss MP MT. PLEASAN- T- Karole Utah Science Teachers for her continuing promotion of science Hansen, daughter of Kenneth and in school and in educational and Karen Hansen, was crowned 1999 Miss Mt. Pleasant on community circles. March 20. Julie Wiberg, daughComments from the presentater of Dale and Cindy Parker, tion included "Under her leaderwas chosen as first attendant, and an school has the developed ship, Melinda Daniels, daughter of that science program exemplary is a model for other schools in Brent and Pam Daniels, was Utah. Children are the center of chosen second attendant. The young ladies competed in the schools instructional model and science is used as a tool to talent competition and evening make learning exciting". wear, and earned points for Miss She was a middle school Congeniality, service proposal, science teacher prior to becoming modeling, and Miss Photogenic. a principal and her students Scholarships were provided by received many honors for abiliSnow College, Evans Hairstyling ties in class and science contests. College, College of Eastern Utah, She is a statewide leader and a Dixie College and Snow College member of the State Elementary South. Science Advisory Team and State Science Education Coordination Team. She was chairperson for science and prepared die science department for state accreditation. Dr. Mikkelsen likes to take visitors on tours of the school which includes a chance to see students engaging in hands-o- n science activities. 100 North. To register for the course, call , David at : 283-589- 2. Glen Olsons Junior Jazz team placed first in the tournament in Front row: Carl t) Mt. Pleasant. Team members are (left-righ- Crosland, Curtis Blackham, Kade Anderson, and Kody Anderson. Back row: Coach Glen Olson, Kameron Hansen, Jonathon Crosland, Brandon Reese, Kevin Jacobsen, Jethro Merrill and Tyson Olson. Tyson Olson was also chosen as most valuable player. Fairview City Dog Clinic 4 to 6 p.m. r f f Fairview City Fire Station :.VJ A BIRCH CREEK IRRIGATION COMPANY is now accepting applications for water master for the 1 999 year. Duties include irrigation system repair, maintenance and monitoring. Contact Bill 3 Lee at or Earle 462-307- 6. Michele Oaks, Manti, was charged with three first degree felony counts of distribution of a controlled substance, one second degree felony count of possession of methamphetamine, and one Class A misdemeanor count of possession of drug paraphernalia. Bail was set at $71,850. . ' ' Steven Simons, Manti, was charged with two second degree felony counts of possession of one count methamphetamine, Class A misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia, and one count Class A misdemeanor possession of marijuana. Bail was set at $23,700. Wednesday, March 31 Members of the Wales Fire Department (left to right): Danny Christensen, Jack Rowlett, Coreen Rowlett, Jayson Stephens, and cott Moravec recently underwent training at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, MD. Hobby at County Sanpete Central Department, Utah Narcotics Task Force and the Department of Corrections, won another battle against drugs when they effected a search warrant on March 25, in Manti. ' According to a press release from the Sheriffs Office, three arrests were made including Pedro Juardo, Manti, who was charged with two first degree felony counts of distribution of a controlled substance, two second degree felony counts of possession of methamphetamine and two class A misdemeanor counts of possession of drug paraphernalia. Bail was set at $63,700. -- i f. 427-938- MANTI-- - Sheriffs EPHRAI- M- South Sanpete School District will hold its last parenting class before summer, "Active Parenting Today," starting on April 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. and continuing for six weeks at the. Sanpete Academy, 355 West How is it that our mefnory is good enough to retain t he least triviality that happens to us, and yet not good enough to recollect how often we have told it to the same person? La Rochefoucauld P I in County drug raids District holds parenting class J i North Sanpete Middle School, Mt. Pleasant Elementary, North Sanpete High School and Spring City Elementary. Quilts were also made and donated to Sanpete Valley Hospital. Austin Revoir, fourth grade student of David Larsen at Fairview Elementary, poses before a picture painted by his Nathaniel Spens, which currently hangs in the Fairview Museum. Looking for enthusiastic people to apply for cookdishwasher positions. Must be reliable and self motivated. Serious applicants apply at Heritage Hills in Nephi. Ask for Sharon or Melody. Call 435-623-172- 1. HELP WANTED Moroni City will be taking appli- cations for summer part-tim- e help, salary will be minimum wage, 20 to 30 hours per week. For further information contact 9 durMoroni City Hall, ing the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Deadline is April 9, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. interviews will be April 436-835- 14, 1999 at city council meeting. Licenses will be available for $10 All dog licenses will be $20 before March 31st. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT Position: High School Counselor Work Assignment: Full time during school year North Sanpete High School Qualifications: Utah School Counseling Certificate. Detailed knowledge of Comprehensive Guidance Program. Contract: 1999-200- 0 School Year Salary: North Sanpete School District Salary Schedule Closing Date: Open until filled Application Procedure: Submit a North Sanpete School District Certificated Employee application form with resume, placement field or current evaluations, copy of counseling certificate and letter of recommendation: Director of Personnel North Sanpete School District 41 West Main, Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647 It is the policy of the North Sanpete School District that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, color, marital status, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any educational program, activity, or employment . Reasonable accommodations for the applicationinterview process will be provided upon request, and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Persons with disabilities may contact the Personnel Director at (435) 5 for assistance. sex, 462-248- (POOR O |