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Show S.S. School News Page B4 The Summit County Bee November 30, 2007 “Give a Dam!” Project To Raise Money Students at South Summit High School “Give a Dam” and are raising money for Koins for Kenya to build a school in Kenya. Recently students and community members participated in the “South Summit Idol” contest, judged by Graham Russell (of Air Supply) and his wife, actress Jodi Russell and won by Jenica Adlard over about 20 contestants. Money raised there will help build a school for needy Kenyans. Koins for Kenya also hopes to build a much needed dam for Mnyenzeni, where women currently walk miles to fill buckets from a pond shared with animals. A dam will bring safe drinking water year round, even during droughts which are common in Africa. Kenyan communities bring 10% of a project cost to Koins for Kenya plus all the unskilled labor needs, and Koins provides 90% of the funds and coordinates with the Kenyan government for teachers for those classrooms. No one is paid anything – every penny raised is donated. There are currently 13 locations and nearly 7,000 students attending classrooms built through this partnership with Koins. The non-profit group also builds water cisterns, operates a chicken ranch for nutrition, is building a spe- cial needs center for students with disabilities, and is planning to build the only Women’s Center in the area. It will reduce the number of deaths resulting from child birth. South Summit students hope to raise $12,000 so the dirt floor and thatched roof school can be replaced with a school that is made of block, cement floors, a sturdy roof, desks and a library. The South Summit Service Club over the fund raising is chaired by Lacy Turnbow, president. She is spearheading efforts in the Kamas area to raise awareness and raise funds. Anthony Yama, who lives in Kenya, presented to the student body recently and many of the stu- S.S. Idol Winners dents were touched by the poor circumstances of the Kenyans, and vowed to help them. Students wear “Give a Dam” t-shirts to remind others of the project. Donations to Koins for Kenya can be made by check or secure credit card payment online at www.koinsforkenya.org. Koins is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization & all donations are tax deductible. 100% of all donations go directly to the projects in Kenya. Donations can also be made to SSHS Service Club/Koins for Kenya and mailed to 45 South, 300 East in Kamas, Utah, 84036, in care of Earl or Billie Sue McNeil, club advisors. South Summit Service Club wearing their “Give a Dam” shirts Drama Team Presents The Musical, “Honk”! Club President, Lacy Turnbow, with Koins for Kenya leaders and Anthony (from Kenya) STUDENT WRITERS: LACIE HICKEN AND COLTEN MARSHALL Top three South Summit “Idol” winners: From left to right: Natalie Young, runner-up; Brett Parker, runner-up, and Jenica Adlard, winner! STUDENT WRITER: RANDI RUSSELL On Wednesday, the 14th, and Friday, the 16th of November, the South Summit Service Club held a South Summit Idol competition judged by Lord Graham Russell who was the songwriter for Air Supply, Lady Jodi Russell who was an actress and model, and Jenni Lightfoot, who is the guitarist for Air Supply. The first round was held on Wednesday. Every contestant did very well. There were twenty students that competed on the first night and ten contestants were sent home with just the audience applause as an award. The remaining students from Wednesday night moved on to the final cuts on Friday. The students who had the privilege to stay for the second round were, Ty Parker, Micaela Willoughby, Katie Wadsworth, Kylie Gines, Jenica Adlard, Matthew Thompson, Teal Rino, Brett Parker, Natalie Young, and Jennie Gautney. They all did very well on Friday night, but unfortunately only one got to take home the p r i z e . The winner of the “Idol” contest of South Summit High School was Jencia Adlard. The runners-up were Brett Parker and Natalie Young. The winner received a donated $100 prize and was interviewed on Park City Television and performed her winning song. The runners-up received a $20 gift certificate to Red Stone Theater. The Service Club’s goal for Koins for Kenya South Summit School is to raise $12,000. The “Idol” Night brought in $1,400. Good luck Service Club and keep South Summit High School Drama Team presents the musical, “Honk.” This humorous play is the story of an ugly duckling, (Derick Gines) who is not accepted by the other barnyard animals and bullied by his sisters Fluffy, (Lacie Hicken) Beaky, (Megan Anderson) Downy, (Emily Ward) and Feather (Ashley Bayles). The ugly duckling wanders around helplessly after getting lost on his way home, but he gets some help by two pampered house pets, Lowbutt (Chelsea Simkins) and Queenie, (Krissy Hansen) strict marching geese lead by Greylag, (Colten Marshall) and Dot, (Kristy Lambert) and a hoppin’ toad, (Natalie Young) who tells Ugly to look on the bright side of the lilly pad, all the while he is pursued by a the sly barn yard cat Mr. Moggey (Jenna Frum) As you are taken along on the journey, your night will be filled with laughter, joy, suspense, and tears. Please come and support the drama team and all of their hard work. The play runs Nov. 28-Dec. 1, from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. There is an admission charge. Come and enjoy an evening full of laughter. Go Classifieds! It Pays! 336-5501 Subscribe To The Summit County Bee! 336-5501 Team Leaders of the Service Club with Anthony (Kenyan contact) Photos courtesy of Billie Sue McNeil Ask a Specialist: What Alternative Heating and Lighting Sources Can I Use During a Power Outage? ANSWER BY: RICHARD BEARD USU Extension Agricultural Engineering Specialist A power outage is something we have no control over, but we can control whether or not we are prepared. There are several options for homeowners who have temporarily lost power. • Battery operated flashlights and lanterns are probably the safest, most convenient way to provide lighting. Propane lanterns and candles also work well. Propane powered camping equipment, such as stoves and water heaters, are also convenient substitutes. • Cyalume sticks (glow sticks) are another alternative lighting source. These are available at sporting goods stores and are activated by bending the short plastic tube to mix the chemicals inside. Once activated, cyalume sticks can provide light for up to eight hours and can be used to illuminate walkways and provide low level lighting. • Small, portable gasoline or diesel-powered electrical generators can be used to provide electricity. These should only be operated outdoors and can be temporarily connected by properly sized extension cords to limited electrical equipment in the home, such as refrigerators, freezers, or heaters. Small portable generators are not the same as large backup generators that can power a home or business. • If the power goes out in the winter, homeowners should be cautious. Using a portable heating unit that uses open flames can be hazardous. In addition to the hazards of fire, combustible materials and burns, using an open flame in an enclosed area can be a health hazard. Note that the likelihood of freezing to death in a home or other enclosed area such as a tent or camper is much lower than that of death or injury from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. • Since blower motors on a central heating system won’t work during a power outage, an indoor space heater connected to the home gas system is an option. A portable generator can provide electric heat on a limited basis, but the generator should be operated outdoors and fueled regularly. These generators can be noisy, and the exhaust can be hazardous. • Another consideration during a power outage is that prolonged exposure to freezing temperatures can damage home plumbing, caus- ing broken pipes and water damage. The kitchen, bathrooms, laundry room and other areas where the plumbing is susceptible to freezing should be considered when placing temporary heating units. • Several manufacturers offer portable propane powered heaters for indoor use. They are equipped with a safety device called an oxygen depletion sensor (ODS) and are economical to purchase and easy to operate. A portable propane heater without an ODS should not be used in enclosed areas. When using any portable heating or lighting device with an open flame, always leave a door or window slightly ajar for ventilation. • Carbon monoxide (CO) gas is a byproduct of combustion and is tasteless and odorless. Early symptoms to CO exposure include nausea and headache. Continued exposure can cause coma, cardiovascular failure and death. When using an open flame heater or lantern indoors, be sure to have a smoke alarm and carbon monoxide alarm to monitor the air. Always follow manufacturer’s guidelines for operation and service of any heating unit. |