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Show Vernal Express Wednesday, December 19, 2O01 5 When and how to display the U.S. Flag by David Johnson The United Stales Flag Code stipulates stip-ulates that as the symbol of a living country, the flag is considered in itself a living thing and should be properly displayed and cared for. The code outlines the proper ways to display the American flag. Raise the flag briskly. Lower it ceremoniously. Never allow the flag to touch the ground or floor. Do not fly the flag in bad weather, unless it is an all-weather flag. The flag can only be flown at night if properly illuminated. Otherwise, it should only be flown from sunrise to sunset The flag should always be allowed to fall free. The flag should never be used to carry, store or deliver anything. Never fly the flag upside down except to signal an emergency. Ceremonial When hung over a sidewalk on a rope extending from a building, the stars are always away from the building. When the flag is hung over a street running east to west, the stars are always toward the north. When the flag is hung over a street running north to south, the stars are always toward the east. When a group of flags is being displayed, the U.S. flag should be at the center and at the highest point. The only exception excep-tion is when the flag of another nation is being flown national flags should be of the same size and fly at the same height. When covering a casket, the stars should be at the head and over the left shoulder. The flag should never touch the ground or be lowered into the grave. Inside When on a speaker's podium, the flag should be either above and behind the speaker, or to the speaker's speak-er's right as he faces the audience. When displayed either horizontally horizontal-ly or vertically against a wall, the union (blue field) should be uppermost upper-most and to the flag's right, that is, the observer's left. In a window, or suspended above a corridor, the flag should hang with the union on the viewer's left Government The flag should be flown daily at the main administration building of public institutions. Polling places should display a flag on election days. School buildings should display a flag when school is in session. Flags should fly at half-mast on the deaths of certain government officials. When the flag is displayed against a wall with another flag from crossed staffs, the U.S. flag should be on the right (facing the audience) and its staff should be on top of the other flag's. Parades When the flag is carried in procession proces-sion with other flags, it should be either on the right of the line of flags, or in front of the center of the line. On floats, the flag should be displayed dis-played on a staff. The flag should not be draped over a car, train, or boat When displayed with a car. the flag's staff should be attached to the right fender, or the chassis. The flag should be held upright and should not be dipped to any person per-son or thing. Regimental, state, or organizational flags may be dipped. Decorative The flag should never be used as clothing, bedding, or drapery. Red, white, and blue bunting may be used as decoration instead, with the blue on top, white in the middle, and red below. The flag should never be part of a uniform, but a flag patch or lapel pin can be part of a police or other uniform. uni-form. The flag should not be used to cover a statue or monument The flag should not be used to cover a ceiling. Advertising banners should not be hung from the same staff as a flag. The flag should not appear on napkins, nap-kins, boxes, or otheu disposable items, nor should it be embroidered on cushions, handkerchiefs, or similar simi-lar objects. Flag Maintenance The flag should never be carried flat or horizontally, but always aloft and free. Care should be taken not to let the flag get torn, dirty, or damaged. The flag should never have placed upon it, nor attached to it any mark, insignia, letter, word, figure, design. picture, or drawing. When to Fly the Flag The flag can be displayed on all days, but in particular it should be flown on: . New Year's Day, Jan. 1 Inauguration Day, Jan. 20 Lincoln's Birthday, Feb. 12 Washington's Birthday, third Monday in February Easter Sunday (variable) Mother's Day, second Sunday in May Armed Forces Day, third Saturday in May Memorial Day (half-staff until noon), the last Monday in May Flag Day, June 14 Independence Day, July 4 Labor Day, first Monday in September Constitution Day, Sept 17 Columbus Day, second Monday in October Navy Day, Oct 27 " Veterans Day, Nov. 1 1 Thanksgiving Day, fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day, Dec. 23 Other days as may be proclaimed by the president of the United States The birthdays of states (date of admission) State holidays On Memorial Day, the flag should be hung at half-staff until noon, when it should be raised to the top of the staff. Pledge of Allegiance I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." The pledge should be said while standing at attention and facing the flag with right hand over the heart. When not in uniform men should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart Persons in uniform should remain silent face the flag and render ren-der the military salute. The same behavior applies during the raising or lowering of the flag, or when it passes on parade. ..." , ; ! A 'his ) :7 1 UHS DECA members traveled to Snow College Nov. 29 with advisors, Joleen Cottrell. Thad B.-ainbridgo and Anita Enloe. DECA students win at Snow Uintah High School DECA Chapter students took top honors at the annual Snow College Invitational last month. On Thursday. Nov. 29, the DECA students boarded a school bus at 4:30 a.m. to go to Ephriam and the annual invitation. The trip took six hours because of the snowy weather, but spirits were high for the over 30 students, including 13 freshmen and three advisors. Uintah DECA swept the Sales Rep category with Megan Hawkins taking first place. Josh Reynolds second and Daniell Merket third. In the Human Resources Role Play, Jessica Perry took second place. In the Ad Campaign competition, compe-tition, the team of Ambrea Wilson and Christina Wallentine took first place. Brad Williams took first place with his Entrepreneurship Project. Jessica Perry took second --hlA.b ii DECA winners from UHS are left to right, Christina Wallentine, Brady Williams, Josh Reynolds, Noel Merket, and back row-Ambrea Wilson, Megan Hawkins, Ed Goodrich, Jessica Perry and Bryce Gessell. place in the General Marking Test and in the Math Test. Edwin Goodrich took first place and Bryce Gessell took third place. Uintah High School holds the crown in both state and nationals in the Quiz Bowl Championship and this competition was no different. Two teams of two each competed at Snow and the championship playoff play-off was between Uintah Number One and Uintah Number Two. Brady Williams and Bryce Gessell took first place and second place went to Noel Merket and Josh Reynolds. First place winners in all events were given $1,000 scholarships scholar-ships to Snow College. The other schools that made the trip to compete this year were all from Salt Iuike City and much larger larg-er schools than Uintah. The students stu-dents represented Uintah High School by receiving II of the 20 awards given. , your CELLULAR!! Authorized Dealer IS PAYING FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS THIS YEAR! With every activation of $39.99 or higher! That's 2000 Minutes Per Month! Get A FREE DVD PLAYER and FREE PHONE - - - - before December 22, 2001 Replace your home long distance to wireless and never pay another long distance charge!! 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