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Show t B-11 The Park Record SAT/SUN/MON/TUE, NOVEMBER 4-7, 2006 North Summit board race South Summit school board ing districts and adding a fourth. teachers and the school board. Mitchell said his opponent is a He said what separates him from good friend, but that somebody the incumbent is that he has no kids he said. "My feeling is we have to in school. "I can look at all aspects should not run unopposed. "I'd By FRANK FISHER buy therightproperty, and when the of education without any bias," like to take a shot at giving kids a Of the Record staff . Candidate Matt Flinders proper education, where a proper time comes, build a quality high Williams said. "Eight years is long By FRANK FISHER believes the most important issue education took priority over In the Nov. 7 North Summit school." enough," he said of his opponent. Of the Record staff facing the district is growth, but he sports," he said. school board elections every candiGear)' hopes to see the Latino Incumbent Jana K. Ross wants date has opposition, which, accord- parents become more involved in The South Summit School would also like to ensure teachers Incumbent Philip W. Marchant ing to North Summit District the education process and become the district to keep qualified teach- District faces major challenges "are in a situation to succeed," he believes growth will be the major Superintendent Steve Carlsen, is a more involved with organizations ers, stay on top of school programs with growth, and where to house said. He stressed the need for issue facing the district. "With new sign of community interest he didn't like the PTA and said he has been and work closely with parents. She the new students according to open communication between growth comes new challenges, culsaid she wants to focus on meeting see two years ago. , campaigning, and has sent out fly- the Annual Yearly Progress of the superintendent Tim Smith. "Down parents and administrators. ture and lifestyle in the learning But of the District 4 contest in ers. Flinders said owning a business environment, and we'll have to Federal No Child Left Behind pro- the road we'll have to look at which Phillip B. Geary is running He says of the incumbent, "he's a gram, where schools must show options," he said. The obvious and not being an educator, gives work with that," he said. He said against incumbent Thomas W. very good man, but its time for a improvement on several indicators. answer would be to build a new him a more objective outlook than he does not see a need for new Toole. Carlsen said, "I've hardly change." She believes she has an edge on her school, "but that might not be the his opponent. "I do have four kids schools for at least five years, but heard a word from that race. 1 don't The incumbent, Thomas Toole, opponent because she has two chil- best idea or economically be the in school, and I care a great deal new schools have to be planned think they've made signs." hopes to focus earlier attention on dren in school. "My concentration is best idea," he explained. Four about education," he said. for. "But the other two have cam- students1 preparation for the Utah on kids," she said. candidates vying for two school Candidate Karl Wagstaff sees He believes having two chilpaigned more." Carlsen said of Basic Skills Competency Test, all board seats gave their views on the major challenges to the district dren in South Summit schools now Carlsen is pleased with the interDistrict 5 candidates Vern Williams three sections of which must be district challenges, and what they as "growth and the influx of diver- is to his advantage. "I'm in schools and incumbent Jana K. Ross. passed for a basic high school diplo- est of the candidates vying for seats could bring to the board, days sity,'1 he said. "I think we'll have ail the time seeing what's going on. the school board. Carlsen said that the construc- ma. He said he hopes students, before the Nov. 7 election. unprecedented growth in coming I feel I'm more involved," he said. "I want this to be the best little tion of the new middle school, the especially with problems in math Although both races are conyears. I feel like Park City is mov•construction work on the high and English, can be identified and small academic district that it can tested, the campaigns have been ing to Kamas." He said he would be." school and the new bus building, are helped earlier. progressing quietly. like to see an increasing honors almost completed after three years, He sees himself as being more con"I have pretty much not heard curriculum, which would emphawhich he said "brings everything up servative than any other board anything from the candidates," .sizc students' attaining college to snuff." He hopes to focus North member, and a stickler for procesaid Smith. "We have two individ- degrees. Summit schools attention on achiev- dure. Although he said he did not • Vern Williams uals running for a vacated seat and Wagstaff believes his 15 years ing the goals set by the Federal No place signs, he said he did go doorI don't know what they're up to or as a teacher gives him experience • Karl Wagstaff Child Left Behind, and the Utah to-door with flyers. what they want to accomplish,11 he that would be helpful on the • Jana K. Ross equivalent of Utah Performance In The District 5 race, which • Matt Flinders , said. The candidates are Karl board. Assessment System for Students. includes Chalk Creek and Wanship, Wagstaff and Matt Flinders for In the South Summit District 4 Beginning with the District 4 Vern Williams said he has issues South Summit District 5, which race, including the area from race, which covers South Coalville, with the school board not following includes Marian and Peoa. Grassy Creek to Kamas, west of Philip Geary sees the future growth board policy "I want to make sure "In the previous years I've 100 East, write-in candidate of the district as the overriding issue. administrators follow policy to a T," • Phillip B. Geary been here there has been an atti- Marve L. Mitchell is challenging "The projected growth of the dis- he said. He also said he wants to tude of no one wanting to get on incumbent Philip W. Marchant. • Thomas W. Toole trict indicates that by 2012 the cur- ensure there are no wedges driven Mitchell sees growth as the the board. "Now it's more! 'I don't rent buildings will reach capacity," between parents and teachers, and want to see a candidate run unop- major concern for the district. "I • Marve L Mitchell posed."1 Smith said, adding that he would consider consolidating believes there is little discontent North, South, and maybe Park with the South Summit School dis- City school districts into one dis- • Philip W. Marchant trict - or keeping the three existtrict. School board elections approach with quiet resolve of candidates. More candidates seek school board seats Candidates for District 5: District 5: District 4: Candidates for District 4: Childhood obesity grant By DENNIS HINKAMP USU Extension Service Utah State University Extension in Salt Lake County received one of the first ever Dannon Next Generation Nutrition Grants to address childhood obesity. "We are facing the first generation of children in the United Slates who can expect to have a shorter lifespan than the previous generation," said Utah Congressman Chris Cannon at the presentation of the $26,193 grant. The grant will help the Salt Lake County 4-H Youth Development Program launch a new program called Teens Reaching Youth (TRY). It will train 40 local teens to conduct nutrition workshops for younger children through a mentoring program emphasizing positive role models. Donna Carter, 4-H extension agent for Salt Lake County, said the TRY team approach has proven' that children respond better to their peers than to an adult. The team members will mentor children in kindergarten through fifth grade. .Nedra Christensen, USU Extension nutrition specialist, helped develop the program's curriculum along with Kristen Strong, USU department of nutrition and food sciences graduate student. The two said the program will emphasize physical activity, eating more fruits and vegetables and choosing low-fat or fat-free dairy products. Results from the 2003-2004 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey showed that an estimated 66 percent of adults in the United States were either overweight or obese, and 17 percent of children and adolescents (ages two to 19) were overweight. The Dannon Company established the grants in 2006 to promote childhood nutrition education. Each organization developed a program that nurtures healthy eating habits among children in the community and encourages children to develop life-long habits of good nutrition and exercise. "Dannon's role in society extends far beyond the production of healthy, delicious foods," said Gayle Binney, manager, corporate responsibility for The Dannon Company. '"Through the Dannon - Next Generation Nutrition Grants, Dannon is pleased to take a more active role in the communities in which it operates. This year's grant winners have created programs that are closely aligned with Dannons mission of helping to create healthier, happier communities and families/' Pseudo sugar killing dogs substitute derived from birch bark. Xylitol is most commonly found in baked goods, desserts, toothpaste and sugar-free gums and candies. It can be purchased as granulated amounts can lead to liver failure powder for cooking and baking. and death. Whereas humans who eat xylitol Bagley sited examples of a have little or no increase in insulin three-year-old, 70-pound standard secretion or change in blood glupoodle that ate five or six cookies, cose concentrations, dogs that eat became ill 24 hours later and died xylitol have a rapid, severe increase the next day, and a 16-pound in blood insulin concentration, he Scottish Terrier that ate 30 pieces said. After ingestion. dogs can of gum and died five days later. begin vomiting and develop weakRecently introduced into the ness and seizures within 30 to 60 United States, xylitol has been minutes. Bagley said pet owners advocated for use by diabetics and should check food labels, and if low-carbohydrate dieters, Bagley they suspect their dog has eaten said. It is not an artificial sweetener, xylitol, it is imperative to get it to a but rather a lower-calorie sugar veterinarian immediately. Sugar substitute found to be deadly to dogs, according to veterinarian Xylitol, a sugar substitute that may be great for calorie-counting and diabetic adults, can be deadly for dogs. According to CleU Bagley, Utah State University Extension veterinarian, dogs ingesting relatively small amounts of foods such as cookies or gum sweetened with xylitol can develop a sudden drop in blood sugar, resulting in depression, loss of coordination and seizures. These signs can develop quite rapidly, at times less than 30 minutes after eating it. Larger The Egyptian Theatre Company presents County Commissioner Bob Richer is Improving Government Efficiency • Gave you - the voter-the opportunity to decide whether to change our form of county government • Eased your tax burden by not raising taxes and eliminating unnecessary spending • Enacted and enforced laws to make new development pay its own way Saturday Nov. 11th • 7:00 PM with your host and perennial Park City heart-throb, Marc Raymond! Doors open at 6:30 with Appetizers and Drinks • Awards Show at 7:30 Dancing and Desserts at 9:00 Catering by: Done t o Your Taste Catering • Featuring the musical styling's of: Take Five Tickets: $50 • Dress: Black Tie Optional Mary G. 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