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Show B4 Vernal Express Wednesday, Febaiary 5, 2003 Concumreirat emurollmnieirsitl: saves studeimts mnxomiey By Mandi Oaks Express Writer Concurrent enrollment at Utah State Uintah Basin Branch Campus is growing steadily and can give students a financial advantage, according to Bob Peterson, Vernal director of concurrent enrollment. College classes are broadcast from Vemal to nearly a dozen high schools throughout Utah, Peterson said. Taking college classes during high school is not only free, but it can also be an opportunity for scholarships. If a high school student obtains his associates by degree September of the year he graduates, Peterson said the student would be eligible for the governor's Centennial Scholarship, which would pay for 75 percent of the remaining two years tuition. Even her daughter Keni and her son Kache are delighted with Dumpy, the newest addition to their family. Dumpy took part in the county-wid- e Big Fix" so he wont be adding to the overpopulation of Tafnl Labrum, unwanted cats. getis Big Piminniipy By Virginia Harrington Express Feature Writer menagerie consisting of Tobi, an d dog that has lived with the Labrums since being found in the landfill as a puppy, and d rescued Dusty, an from the animal shelter by the Labrums. Labrums best guess is that Dumpy was foraging for food in a dumpster when it was emptied into a garbage truck. When the truck was unloaded at the landfill. out. came tumbling Dumpy Terrified, filthy and still hungry, the cat eluded Labrum and other landfill employees for days. But Labrums patience and gentle coaxing paid off in the end. Dumpy finally came to him, curled up in his lap and started to purr. That was eight-year-ol- When Shawn Labium goes to work each morning he provides a eight-year-ol- vital public set vice to the community: he manages the county landfill. Too often, his job involves more than managing the mountain of waste materials generated by the residents of the county. It frequently involves doing something about the multitude of cats and dogs, kittens and puppies that are dumped in the area. One of those animals got luckier than most - a cat named Dumpy now has a permanent home with Labrum, his wife Tafni and their He a two children. joined 1 1 Fix5 two weeks ago. Since then, Dumpy has made friends with the entire Labrum family and has become a permanent part of the home. He even gleefully tolerates being carKache ried around by Keni. and Dumpys next big adventure was going to the veterinarian to take Big Fix part in the county-wid- e to get his shots and to be neutered. Labrum sees too many unwanted pets abandoned by county residents and has all his animals spayed or neutered to avoid adding to the problem. Said Tafni, We can't lake them all. It breaks my heart to think of all those animals suffering out there." four-year-ol- d one-and- d SfTr. v & 'v' For Your Valentine! t's.'H 'V I- ; if-- for Two for S2Q.QQ ' N Shrimp Cocktail Choice of Select Entree Delicious dessert A Rose jar Kasi Anderson gives a presentation concurrent enrollment class. 1 really enjoy the concurrent enrollment program here at USU, Shaun Campbell, a student at Uintah School, said, High because it enables me to further my education in high school while 1 on my college get a jump-stacredits. It is very helpful to me because I save money and I get a taste of the college environment before I even leave home. Other students appreciate the convenience of having a college campus so close to home because you can live where you already live and just drive up the road to college, as high school student Ashley Breitweiser said. Although more students are tak- - in Life and Career Planning, a dents, while the class is broadcast to other high schools.-Somvia ed-nclasses are taught at the high school and students are bussed to the extension for other classes. Peterson said the administration at Uintah and at USU work together to do what is best for the students. I think the relationship we have with Uintah High School is very strong and very good, Peterson said. Were supportive of each other, we want whats best for the students and that makes all the ing concurrent enrollment classes from USU every year, recent budget cuts from the main campus are preventing the Uintah Basin extension from adding new programs or hiring more instructors. Right now we havent cut classes or anything like that, Peterson said, but we certainly wouldn't want this to continue in a long-terduration. Peterson said the advantage to Uintah High School students taking concurrent enrollment is that the classes are live. USU instructors are in the classroom with UHS stu et m Newborns versity experience. rt Vi (Dinner if a student dives not take classes to get an associates enough is still a financial there degree, to advantage taking concurrent enrollment classes. Peterson said there are usually no problems transferring the credits to other public schools in Utah, such as the University of Utah or Southern Utah University. Overall the cost savings could be $500 or more for each class taken, Peterson said. The credits here can transfer to other schools, Peterson said, so as long as youre here, take some classes. Aside from the financial benefits, many students involved with concurrent enrollment see it as a good way to prepare them for the uni- Jan. 23, 2003, a son was bom to Niki Cartwright. He weighed 6 lbs. 4 oz. and will be named Cadon She weighed 6 lbs. 15 oz. and will be named Paige Marie Hardman. Jan. 30, 2003, a daughter was bom to Merissa Larson. She weighed 6 lbs. 10 oz. and will be named Mercedez Brinlee Larson. John Cartwright. Jan. 25, 2003, a daughter was bom to Lori and Scott Hardman. dr TTie family of CRhae rWilkins vrill be giving her an 80th CBirthday CParhj Saturday, Jffeb. 8, 200 J from 1.00 - JOO pm at (he DCokcpelli ZPark. ou are invited to come celebrate with us. CM) yifls please. the hirst 2 5 ladies & a Carnation for the Others! February I4$jm-I- O jm Pearl Chivers Pearl Chivers turns 90 Pearl Chivers celebrated her 90th Annual Meeker Cowboy Poet Renaissance February 22, 2003 There will be two exciting shows held at the Meeker High School Auditorium. A matinee at 2:00 pm and the 7:00 pm evening show. birthday Feb. 1. Mrs. Chivers was bom Feb. 1, 1913 in Hayden, outside of what is now known as Neola. Pearl married Acael Chivers, now deceased, in Vernal. The couple have seven children, multiple grandchildren and great grandchildren and even great-gregrandchildren. Mrs. Chivers worked as a cook at Naples and Central Elementary schools for 17 years. She retired from the school district in 1978 but continued working until she was 71. In her youth she was active with the girl's softball program and has been active in many positions in her church. 1st North 1st West Featuring Top Cowboy Entertainers... Larry Hannon - Bob Searcy - Dave Johnson Peggy Coleman - Jeff Anslinger - Dan Johnson - John Allen (Immediate Family Only) Free Childcare Provided For information on - tickets - reservations 3 or the show call (970) Come and celebrate a musical tribute to the 878-409- American Cowboy A. All Proceeds Go To The Meeker Area FFA & 4-- ) MRl Feb. 9 Serving 11:30 am 2003 till Sunday Single Tickets $10.00 Seniors (60 & over) $5.00 Family Pack $40.00 Utts SjpsiglheMn Tnme! Saint James Parish Hall The family of Don Carol Rich rvould like to invite friends & family to an open house to celebrate their & 45 years 6:00 pm of marriage. Time: 6Chun h. 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