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Show A-8 Education. EDUCATION EDITOR: Dale Thompson 649-9014 ext.l 18 education@parkrecord.com THE PARK RECORD www.parkrecord.com SAT/SUN/MON/TUES, AUGUST 5-8, 2006 Oliver addresses construction concerns Healthcare deadline Rising healthcare costs and a limited budget have prompted the Utah Department of Hearth (UDOH) to close enrollment for the Children's Health insurance Program, also known as CHIP, The last day to apply for CHIP is Friday, Sept. 1, 2006 at 5 p.m. Health officials urge families to take advantage of the low cost healthcare coverage. All eligible children who apply before the deadline will be accepted. To apply for CHIP by Sept. 1, 2006 at 5 pro., parents may call 1-877-KIDSNOW (1-877-543-7669) to get an application, complete an online application at www.health.utah.gov, or apply in person at a local eligibility office. Scholarship recipient Dylan Sands of Park -City, is the recipient of a combined honors scholarship to the Savannah College of Art and Design. The award is limited to students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and have excelled in the areas of art and design. Sands graduated from Park City High School in June and will study sound engineering at the college. Corrections Ecker Hill International Middle School registration hours were omitted from a recent article. They are from 8:30-noon and 1:00-3:30. Registration days are: Sixth grade: •Last names A-L, August 14 •Last names M-Z, August 15 Seventh grade: •Last names A-L, August 16 •Last names M-Z, August 17 The woman pictured in last Wednesday's feature photo is Barb Phillips; The Park Record regrets the errors. Boys and Girls Club may use McPolin Elementary during school year By DALE THOMPSON Of the Record staff The Park City School Board met Tuesday to hear a construction update and hear proposals regarding ihe Boys and Girls Club request to use McPolin Elementary School, The possibility of installing shade shelters at Ecker HilJ International Middle School was also discussed. Some complaints of construction noise, Dozier Field is complete School District Support Services Director Steve Oliver said some Lucky John Drive residents complained about construction noise near the high school. Oliver explained this was because Hugh's Construction had misunderstood their permit and began work too early in the day. Oliver is also looking into another noise disruption that occurred last Monday morning, as of the board meeting on Tuesday he was unable to identify the source. All of Dozier Field is complete with the exception of the goal posts. Oliver said the reaction to the new field has been positive. "I'm hearing they're really liking it a great deal," he said, adding that it soaks up rain like a sponge and, even with the recent weather, students could have played a game on it. A committee will be put together after August 22 to help determine the interior colors and theme of the high school. Organizing the committee was put off until students could participate. Boys and Girls Club may temporarily locate to McPolin Elementary School Community Education Director Judy Tukuafu reported the Boys and Girls Club would like to use McPolin Elementary School for their after school program while their City Park location is being remodeled. The program serves between 35-40 students per day. Tukuafu reported they would like use of the facility from September through May and would stay in the building no later than 6 p.m. Allowing the club to use McPolin Elementary School would be an exception to school policy because they are using the building for long term use, and the rental fee would be lowered. "Lori was in support of it," Tukuafu said principal O'Connor. The board will make a decision regarding the Boys and Girls Club at their next meeting on August 15. Shade shelters possibly underway at Ecker Hill International Middle School The Administrator of the Snyderville Basin Recreation District Bonnie Park came before the board with renderings of possible'shade shelters for the bleachers at Ecker Hill International Middle School. They submitted a RAP tax application for $50,000 in funding and received $25,000. Park said the dugout covers will be put off until a future date and noted any improvements made there would become an asset to the district. The board will make a decision regarding the shade shelters at their next meeting, Aug. 15. The weather threatens Jeremy Ranch turnaround probably be additional clean up items," he said noting that it will not interfere with classes. The turnaround project started the last week of school. The new layout will By DALE THOMPSON improve efficiency, Oliver said. "The old layout had children and buses Of the Record staff Construction for the new bus turn- and parent drop offs kind of comminaround at Jeremy Ranch Elementary gling, it was just an awkward arrangeSchool was on track until it started rain- ment. This will provide complete separation of bus drop off from parent drop ing. Support Services Director Steve Oliver off," he said. With the old turnaround buses had to reported that much of it will still be compark next to the curb at an angle and back plete in time for the start of school. "The thing that could alter that is if out after dropping off children. With the this weather keeps up," he said. "They completion of the construction buses will can't do anything out there in this del- have a pull through lane so drivers can pull out on to Blue Bird Lane without uge." As it sits now only about one-fifth of having to back up. "It should be a great improvement the asphalt has been poured, Oliver said they will resume with it come Tuesday or traffic and safety wise," he said. Tha project has also created a separate Wednesday of next week, putting them parking area for teachers, opening up the about a week behind schedule. "Each lost day now is a major deal," he main lot for more parent and visitor parking. said. The playground has also been relocatOn Friday Principal Michele Wallace reported crews were at work, and they ed to the back field, an improvement Wallace said she is pleased with because it appeared to pouring asphalt. "I see it being finished by the 23rd," keeps the children further away from traffic. she said. "What will happen is that it will make If the weather cooperates, the impact a difference to have our kids not on our of losing some work time will be miner. "It will be ready for buses and parking side of the building so near Rasmussen before the start of school... but there will arid Blue Bird Lane," Wallace' said. Project will be on time if the weather cooperates GRAYSON YJESVPARK RECORD Asphalt Is being poured for the new turnaround at Jeremy Ranch Elementary School. Weather has delayed the construction crew but it is J estimated the project will be finished on tlmeV "•••^ DOM'T MISS PRICING! VIEWS FROM EVERY PECK l ^ ^ ^ ^ i ' H o t e l amenities include indoor/outdoor pool & hot tub, sauna, steam room, exercise facility, conferenceiipac^^t: The intormation contained herein is furnished by (he owner to the beat ol iheir knowledge, but is subject to verification by the Buyer. Seller's Agent assumes no responsibility lor accuracy. The sate offering is m a * i |