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Show V- i 11 9 7 lr' ""KM n 1 - Willow tree donated by County Attorney's Office A willow tree, donated by the County Attorney's office was planted plant-ed at the Freestone-Legacy walking park by the Vernal Tree Board and volunteers. 5MI ' Jonathan Browning and Ashlee McDonald McDonald and Browning to marry May 13 Meghan Simper and Henry Swink Simper and Swink to wed Saturday, May 13 Ashlee McDonald and Jonathan Browning have chosen cho-sen to be married Saturday, May 13 at the home of Ed and Maggie Browning, 2607 East 5000 South in Vernal. A reception recep-tion will be held that afternoon at the same address from 2 to 3 p.m. The bride is the daughter of Richard I. and Jill McDonald of Vernal. She graduated from The future of the arts in Uintah County is threatened By Janine Shannon Express writer "The arts are part of a student's stu-dent's basic education," according accord-ing to the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act signed by President Bush in 2002. However, Lynna Kendall, music teacher at Vernal Middle School, is concerned con-cerned about the state of the arts in Utah schools, particularly particu-larly in Uintah County School District. Resolutions passed by state and federal government, all stress the importance of the arts, but schools receive little funding to keep programs going. In the past few years, Vernal Middle School has had to cut back the music program and drop the drama and craft programs for lack of funding. Choir students at Vernal junior High were squeezed from two classes into one. Part of the problem with funding is that schools receive money based on the number of students enrolled. If student enrollment decreases, schools have to eliminate teacher positions posi-tions to compensate. In attempt to keep language arts and math classes small, teachers of the arts are typically the first to go. As a result, entire art programs are cut. Also, while NCLB states that the arts are core subjects, students stu-dents are only tested on how well they perform in subjects like reading and math. In order to raise test scores and meet adequate yearly progress, elementary ele-mentary teachers must spend more time on these subjects, leaving less time for art. In the upper grades, additional credit requirements for courses in reading, math, and science limit a student's opportunity to take art classes. Kendall said art programs, as well as extra-curricular activities activi-ties like sports, are what keep students in school. She likened the arts to color, and without such color, "it sure makes education edu-cation bland." Kendall explained that the arts are co-curricular, meaning mean-ing they are assessed for a grade like any other core class, but also require attendance at performances outside of class. Music is one of the only subjects sub-jects that utilizes both sides of the brain because it requires the ability to read music as well as create music. Kendall also provided statistics that indi cate that students involved in the arts have higher test scores than those who are not. Since the district has no money available to hire specialists, spe-cialists, elementary-age students stu-dents receive little exposure to the arts unless teachers integrate inte-grate art into their lessons. Programs that offer endorsements endorse-ments are available for elementary elemen-tary teachers, which qualify them to teach art subjects, but most teachers do not have time to receive such training. Some teachers may still try to integrate inte-grate the arts into their lessons without special training, but with the stress of needing to raise test scores, it has become increasingly difficult. "I'm here to ask for your help," Kendall said at the city council meeting last Wednesday. Community members wanting want-ing to help can donate funds, participate in fund-raisers, and show support for the arts by attending performances and shows. Kendall welcomes other ideas for ways to improve the state of arts in Uintah County schools. Teachers interested in endorsement programs can contact Kendall at 781-3940. There are thousands of elk around Red Canyon Lodge, and at least one on our menu. Fine wilderness dining at Flaming Gorge Country's premier resort. Restaurant open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. ; -Luxury log cabins available upon request.- The civilized way to enjoy the great outdoors. A RED Highway 44 Flaming Qorge Country 435.889.3789 www.redcanyonlod6e.com Partners in recreation with Ashley National Forest Uintah High School in 2005. She is currently employed with Stockman's Restaurant. The groom is the son of Ed and Maggie Browning of Vernal. He graduated from Uintah High School in 2002.' He is currently employed with Frontier Drilling. The couple will make their home in Vernal. Meghan RaeDee Simper and Henry Lee Swink have chosen .to be married Saturday, May 13, 2006, at the AtwoodSerna Residence, 3482 S. Vernal Ave. A reception will be held that evening at the Vernal Rod and Gun Club, 2500 North 2500 West, from 6 to 9 p.m. The bride is the daughter of Elda Rae and Brett Brown, and Wayne and Jerry Kay Simper of Vernal. She graduated from Uintah High School in 2005. She is currently employed with Slate River Resources. The groom is the son of Don Swink and Denise Swink of Vernal. He is a graduate of Uintah High School. He is currently cur-rently employed with Curt's Tool Inspection. The couple will make their home in Vernal. Family History Center offers research helps to all By Sarah Forsgren Express Writer The Uintah Basin Genealogical Library, now known as the Family History Center, began operation in August of 1970. It was located on the bottom floor of the old Jr. High Seminary Building, 613 W. 200 S. This early version of our current Family History Center began the extraction program which recovers information infor-mation from birth, christenings, christen-ings, marriage, and death certificates.. In the early 90s the center moved to an upper floor in the same building; however, this created limited access for the disabled as the center was now upstairs. Due to the, building's , placement on the list of historic sights, remodeling wasn't pos- sible. In 2002 the center was moved to a new building specifically designed for such research. The new center is located at 480 W. 500 N. Although the center no longer uses the extraction program (most people now do it on their own home computers), there are many books and computer com-puter programs available to help with the research process. There are many classes available avail-able which teach the basics of research, how to use the computer com-puter programs, and more. 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