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Show Schoolers. Home t J by lU Dr. Daryl J. McCarty Executive Secretary Utah Education Association Spelling bees What is it that sticks out like a black eye in the job applications, letters you've received from old friends and even the graffiti you see chalked on the sidewalks? Misspelling, that's what. It isn't a problem that's confined to the kids who have a "C" average or below. Some of the brightest persons around can be some of the most rotten spellers. Most people with doctoral degrees can spell "cat", but some may have trouble with "category." Many a sharp secretary saves her boss from embarrassment by correcting a spelling error in a memo the chief wrote for distribution to several hundred employees. How, then, does a student become a good speller? Of course, there are many ways reading a lot, writing a lot and making a conscious effort to memorize the spelling of tricky words are a few frequently-used techniques. We're going to see an example of the "conscious effort" technique this week, when the annual State Spelling Bee is held. Contestants from most school districts in the state will gather at Clayton Intermediate School in Salt Lake City April 11 for the contest. Every one of the entrants is a winner. Each has won his or her district competition. Some of the students study dictionaries. dic-tionaries. Some talk their parents into "testing" them on spelling night after night. Some write difficult words over and over until they're certain the correct spelling is fixed in their minds. The idea of the spelling bee is to make youngsters aware that correct spelling is worthwhile, and to have each student compete against himself or herself to win a local improvement award. If that's what happens in the local spelling bees, then all the energy and expense of these contests is valuable not just to the winners but to thousands of children who gain the desire to become better spellers. Rules for Ribs Beef short ribs can be finished fin-ished to perfection on the outdoor out-door grill, but preliminary cooking in moist heat is recommended rec-ommended since this is a less tender cut. Precooking can be done either on grill top or surface sur-face unit of range. Simply place short ribs in large frying-pan or Dutch oven, cover tightly and cook at low to moderate temperature IV2 hours, turning occasionally. Pour off drippings, season meat with salt and pepper, add V2 cup water and cook ' slowly, covered, 30 minutes or until tender. Remove ribs, dip in barbecue sauce to coat all sides and place on grill. Cook at a moderate temperature 20 to 30 minutes, brushing with sauce and turning occasionally. |