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Show 1 Vernal Express Wednesday, February 20, 2008 B3 v I Sflappy 5irthday future readers of The Vernal Express . .. V, 1 orris - - . -I .i 0:0 J i Little britches Day Care & Preschool Children were happy to deliver their Valentines to the Vernal Care Center. The kids have been learning about the Community for the Month of February and enjoyed seeing the happiness their Valentines brought to the residents. Talking with our Teachers: Linda Allen at Discovery if ; i' " v -: 1 Teacher: Linda Allen has been teaching first grade for 20 years. She currently teaches at Discovery Elementary. In her 20 years of teaching, Allen has seen testing take over time that could be spent on such activities as art projects. By Mamjeah Jacdbson Express Writer 1 ' Mistakes, in "Linda Allen's first grade class at Discovery Elementary, are seen as little more than stepping-stones to learning. , "I praise them if they make a mistake," Allen explained. "I tell them I'm glad they made a mistake because they are learn- Uintah Basin Art Show calls for local exhibitors It is almost time for the 17th Annual Uintah Basin Art Show at the Western Heritage Museum in Vernal. The show is especially designed for local artists to display dis-play their art work. This year's theme is "The Faces and Places of Utah," and entries will be accepted beginning begin-ning March 3 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. The show will be hung the afternoon of March 3, and any artist who can help is welcome. Artwork will be on display until March 28. This is an open show - no entry fees are required and there will be no judging of entries. Mediums for the show include oil and acrylic, watercolors, pen and pencil drawings and sketches. sketch-es. Entries must be framed and ready to hang. Artwork must be dry at time of entry. Sculptures, metal or wood, with some limitation will be accepted. No soft sculpture nor craft ceramics are acceptable at this time. Photography, color or black and white, 35mm or digital, are acceptable. Prints must be matted mat-ted or flush mounted and framed. Photographs must be ready to hang. Artists are limited to three entries. Entries needs to have been created within the last two years and must not have been displayed in any prior show in the Western Heritage Museum. Entrants may offer their artwork art-work for sale, but a 25 percent commission fee is charged for art pieces sold. Pieces that are sold must remain on display until the exhibit is over. For more information please call Evan Baker, Christine Smith, Emily Stewart or Sarah Wardell at 789-7399. ing. I say, 'good for you, you've made a mistake, let's fix it.'" Allen has taught first grade in Massachusetts, Arizona and Utah. She graduated from Boston Bos-ton State in Massachusetts with a degree in early education. She later received her master's degree de-gree from Utah State University in elementary education. Since beginning teaching 20 years ago, she has seen many changes in the field of education. "There is a lot more testing, test-ing, more accountability," she recounted. "There's not as much time for art projects and exploration explora-tion kind of things. We do a lot more reading, more computer work. I'd like not so much testing so that we'd have more time for art activities. We've lost a lot of that." Art projects and reading are two of Allen's favorite aspects of teaching. "I like art projects," she said. "I like making things for the seasons. My favorite academic activity would be reading to the children. Reading the chapter books." At the root of her love for teaching, is a love for children. "I've always enjoyed children," chil-dren," she said. "We used to ;play school as kids: Pye always enjoyed teaching, showingpeople how to do things. I had good role models for teachers. They were very patient and kind." Similarly, Allen hopes her students remember her for her patience and kindness. Allen said teaching is worthwhile because of "the kids. Their smiles. In first grade they love their teacher and that makes it worthwhile. Just to know they love coming to school and work as hard as they can." Allen remembers one student stu-dent who worked as hard as she could. "When I taught my first year in Arizona, I had a little girl who came and made a year and half growth in one year," Allen explained. "She was able to go on when people expected her to have to repeat. We still keep in contact to this day." It is important to "just be an adult," Allen said. "Be the kind of adult you would want children to be. Be a good role model for them." As advice for someone going into the teaching profession, Allen said, "Be ready to work long hours and hard. There is a lot involved in education and it never stops. It is not a 9 to 5 job. You spend more than eight hours at school. And summers are not all vacations. Do not go into teaching if you do not enjoy children." Watching the kids learn and develop has taught Allen all children are unique. , , "All children aren't the same," she explained. "It's not one mold. They all progress-afc thir own rate. They will not fit into a mold. You have to work with kids." And through twenty years of teaching, Allen has made a positive impact in the lives of hundreds of very individual kids. T rw v S V vernai, uian k www.vernal.com February Special Package "A Great Valentines Gift, r Course Dinner for Two 1 appetizer , -2 beverages -2 soupssalads -2 dinner entrees -1 dessert j Cozy Motel Room for Two -2 beds . -Satellite TV . -Warm Cozy room -Beautiful view -Free DVD rental FuIl Breakfast for Two -2 breakfast entrees -2 beverages Cross-Country Ski Package for Two -2 pairs of skis -2 pairs of boots -2 pairs of ski poles -2 pairs of gailers $149.00 Upgrade to a Suite for $30. Minimal additional charge for children. Price does not include tax or gratuity. Rcscmitions required and subject to availability. Must mention this ad when making reservations. Offer expires 0.10208. fpcn until 9 p.m. on Feb. 14tl for a Valentines Dinner Spccia 1 s 11 00 E Flaming Gorge Resort Dutch John, UT 84023 (435) 889-3773 www.FlamingGorgcResort.com ' uu.,, J f : i ""1 - ..r.f... - JTnM - -- i IS Darikka Marie Zufelt, daughter daugh-ter of Rany and Katie Zufelt, was born on Feb. 9. Savannah Mae Carabantes, daughter of David and Jenette Carabantes, was born on Feb. 11. Braxton Lee Dieter, son of Ryan and Amanda Dieter, was born on Feb. 13. Grade Jane Clegg, daughter of Kevin and Camille Clegg, was born on Feb. 14. frxl rx Ann T? i rV A oi i rVt4--iv -vf Dakota Jace Wi hams son Brylee May Evans, daughter Duke and Meghann Rich, was of Larry and Maria Williams, of Brad and Anneka Evans,, born on Feb. 16. celebrates his first birthday on celebrates her first birthday onv - Feb. 20. ' Feb. 20. 'i ' ' j ! ! I '' 1' : i - :: ' i. . i i ' v-, : ; f it i. V : , : i I '- ,to,...v.,,.,,., ,ij . J - j ; ;, I ! . : , w ' --. .s ... : : ! x ., 5 :, ' ' ; , t r - 'x ' n , 1 i f , - : !!BWmi ' ' '' '''' - ... ! ri '-";;-.r-'" ' : . - , I. . . ; .. HONOR SOCIETY PRESENTS TALENT SHOW AT CARE CENTER Sarah McPhie, Danielle Alonso and Courtney Evans lead the residents at the Uintah Care Center in a sing-along as part of Uintah High School's Honor Society Talent Show on Monday, Feb. 11. Other talents during the show ranged from playing the bassoon to singing. The UHS Honor Society holds a Talent Show at the Care Center each year, showcasing talented students. EASTERN N s u A 1 f-" i 1 IX jit N C Think of us for all your business insurance needs! 2 n? n n j r3 F? r-j rz I I f. A f V f I f f i f i I vy E L E u 1 iD 0 Oil &Gas Retail - - Contractors Restaurants Business Auto , . Vernal - 789-3843 Roosevelt - 722-5006 Agents Claudia Burraston Jason Burraston Gregg Burraston |