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Show A6 Wednesday, February 16, 2005 .Vernal Express, Kevin Elliott named Ashley National Forest Supervisor Todd mascot Golden Feather shaves Stearmer leads the assembly. Reading Super : Todd School's 14th annual Reading Super Bowl came to a conclusion on Monday Feb. 7 with overwhelming support from students, parents and staff. ' Teams (classes) earned yardage yard-age by reading at home and attending practice (school) every day. Extra points could also be earned by completing specific activities. Field goals were awarded to teams completing com-pleting a reading marathon, excelling in their Music, Art, and PE classes, participating in the Accelerated Reading Program and attending the Family Literacy Pre-game tailgate tail-gate party. In addition a team could earn a two-point safety when 100 percent of their team was at practice (school) each day. There were seven teams with 100 percent participation in the Accelerated Reading Program, which earned their team more points too. Before our game on Monday Todd students get excited about reading during Reading Super Bowl assembly. ;y-r Va Bobby Drake's goatee during reading super bowl celebration. Principal Robert Bowl concludes at Todd School the students enjoyed a picnic pic-nic lunch in the hall. A team parade headed by the League commissioner and Principal Robert Stearmer led the student body into the stadium (West Jr. High gymnasium) through a human tunnel made of Literacy support personnel. There was an appearance by the school's eagle mascot, "Golden Feather." Each team performed their individual team cheers. A drill routine was performed by the kindergarten players. The cheerleaders (the school's foster grandmothers) led the crowd in making noise while the coaches (teachers) competed com-peted in an athletic relay race. The League Commissioner was forced to penalize one player, Bobby Drake, for being too tall. His fine was paid in full when Golden Feather shaved off his mustache and goatee, to the delight of the students. The Championship Game followed by the awards ceremony cer-emony concluded the 21 ! t $ SIV -tut day event. The scoring was extremely close again this year. Mr. Bobby Drake's 4th grade Dragons took home the trophy as the Reading Super Bowl XrV Champions. Mrs. Pam Hansen's 1st grade Hyenas laughed their way into 2nd place and Mrs. Gloria Alonso's kindergarten Allosaurs read their way into 3rd place, just eight points behind. Alonso's Allosaurs claimed the Attendance Trophy scoring 10 out of 13 school days with 100 attendance. All the teams reached their goals. The Todd Eagles' League includes: Alonso's Allosaurs, Mair's Bears, Rasmussen's Rascally Raccoons, McBride's Lizards, Scott's Skeletons Hansen's Hyenas, Austin's Alligators, Gilley's Gorillas, Powaukee's Wild Cats, Abercrombie's Indians, Bett's Bunnies, Loughton's Lions, Drake's Dragons, Richardson's Rattlesnakes, Arrum's Eagles, and Baker's Broncos. - Intermountain Regional Forester, Jack Troyer, announced today that Kevin Elliott has been selected as the Forest Supervisor for the Ashley National Forest. Elliott comes to the region from the Allegheny National Forest in Pennsylvania, where he currently cur-rently holds the position of Forest Supervisor. "I am delighted to have Kevin as the Ashley Forest Supervisor," said Troyer. "He brings a strong background in resource management and experience in building partnerships part-nerships between the Forest Service and communities. Kevin knows the responsibilities responsi-bilities of a Forest Supervisor. His experience will serve the Ashley National Forest well." Elliott has held numerous leadership positions with the Forest Service. Prior to his job on the Allegheny, he was Deputy Forest Supervisor of Mark Twain National Forest in southern Missouri. Before that he worked in the Forest Service's Legislative Affairs and Policy Analysis staffs at national headquarters in Washington, D.C. Elliott spent nearly twenty years in various vari-ous positions with the Forest Service in Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming. He possesses a strong background in the forest Vs "J ' 05?' n :';rr: L I ' ' ' f 1 1 1 ft Ted Munford (center), of UBET-UBAT, presents victim advocates, Pam Webster and Amy Kiedrowski with cellular phones for victims' use. UBET-UBAT donates to Victim Advocacy On Feb. 10, Ted Munford, salesman for UBET-UBAT, presented three Motorola cel- local telephone companies will combine local calls, features, long distance and internet service -all on one simple bill. (call us impatient.) Introducing UBTA-UBET's ONE RATE. Multiple Services. One Rate. One Bill. For more information call 622.5007. COMMUNICATIONS planning process, forest plan implementation, NEPA compliance, com-pliance, appeals and litigation, and building effective community commu-nity and legislative relations. Elliott has a degree in recreation rec-reation resource management from the School of Forestry at the University of Montana and degrees in zoology and botany also from the University of Montana. "I am very excited to be coming com-ing to Utah," said Elliott. "The Ashley National Forest will offer me new and exciting challenges. chal-lenges. I look forward to working work-ing with the employees, the people who use the National Forest and others interested in the management of the forest." Elliott is married and has two children; a son attending the University of Missouri and a daughter soon to be attending Southern Illinois University. He enjoys fly fishing and Tae Kwon Do. Elliott and his wife Rhonda will report to Vernal in late April. He replaces George Weldon who will be leaving Vernal in mid-March. Weldon is transferring to the Northern Regional Office in Missoula, Mont, where he will serve as the Deputy Director for Fire, Aviation and Air. "The Ashley National Forest is a national treasure," said Weldon. "Working with the hilar phones to the Victim Advocacy Program for victims' use. UBET-UBAT donated the phones along with the service. All cellular phones provide free 911 emergency services, but these phones will also provide pro-vide G.P.S. tracking, if needed. UBET-UBAT not only offered the phones, but thanks to Glenda Stewart, also came up with the idea of G.P.S tracking. Pam Webster, victim advocate, advo-cate, pointed out the importance impor-tance of the G.P.S. feature, "If we have a client that's in a very serious situation, now there's a way we can track where he or she is. It fills a need. It takes dedication to really help the problem and come up with something this creative." The program already maintains main-tains several cellular phones to provide for the victims. Most of these phones are older and need new chargers, but still provide the 911 emergency feature. fea-ture. Every little bit helps. As Ted Munford stated, "This is a preventative action. One bad guy can affect a lot of people. If one cell phone can take care of one perpetrator, then maybe that will help to keep my wife and my little girl that much safer." Though crime may not directly' affect someone, it may indirectly affect them. Amy Kiedrowski, victim advocate, noted, "A victim can be anyone. any-one. The gratitude toward Ted, UBET-UBAT to all of them; it's huge." The Victim Advocacy program pro-gram provides a pillar of support sup-port for victims of spousal or domestic abuse. It relies on it's part-time help and volunteers from the community. The program pro-gram coven both Uintah and Daggett counties. It is a great contact for victims of domestic abuse. The Victim Advocacy is a stepping stone toward recov- O v' O & q r Kevin Elliott selected as Ashley National Forest Supervisor. people of the Uintah Basin to maintain and protect these resource values today and for future generations has been a privilege I will never forget. I thank you for all your support and wish you well in your con tinued success in managing this priceless resource." Ashley National Forest Public Service Team Leader Eileen Richmond will be the Acting Forest Supervisor in the interim. Richmond has over 20 years experience with the Forest Service and was former ly the District Ranger for the Flaming Gorge Ranger District. ery. It facilitates all available resources to those affected, including, but not limited to: temporary shelter, emotional and mental counseling, day care, legal aid, medical attention, atten-tion, protective orders through the court, accompaniment to court, and, of course, cell phones. A victim advocate is more than just emotional support. sup-port. They have insider knowledge knowl-edge and act as a coach, friend, and cheerleader. Victims are throughout the community, many of which may have not come forward. Most who seek support from the victim advocacy program are referred through law enforcement or through local clinics and hospitals. Victims need to know that no matter how much they believe it to be so, the situation they find themselves them-selves in, is not their fault. The majority of victim advocates advo-cates are not only advocates, but victims as well, so their understanding runs deeper than the training they receive. The Victim Advocates' doors and phone lines are always open. The future of the program is dependent upon funding, community support and volunteers. vol-unteers. The Victim Advocacy Program needs all the help it can get. Support can come from anywhere in any form. McDonald's restaurant owner, Jill Goodman, owner-operator, has provided needed food donations dona-tions to the victims and their families. As Pam Wesbster said, "If someone wants to help, but doesn't think they can, they need to call us." ""Anyone wishing to donate their time, money, materials andor efforts should contact the Victim Advocate's office at 447 East Main St. or (435) 789-4250. 6 |