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Show Wednesday, January 10, 2007 Vernal Express The Children's Place By Jennifer Petty Where in the world is... Africa? By Jennifer Petty : - - . CHjv u Asia (Africi f Africa is the world's second largest continent and only the continent of Asia has more people. It is four times bigger than the United States. There are 53 countries in Africa and about 14 percent of the world's population lives in Africa. The people in Africa are very diverse, it is estimated that over 1,000 languages are spoken in Africa. Traditions are a big part of Africa. Festivals, arts and crafts and music and dance have been passed down through the generations for centuries. In many celebrations masks are used to show important pieces of African culture. Africa produces several products that are shipped around the world African mask including petroleum, cotton, and wheat. In Africa 50 percent of the world's gold diamonds are produced. 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When a person takes a trip to observe wildlife in Africa it is called a safari. The tallest mountain in Africa is Mount Kilimanjaro .which means '. "shining mountain" in Swahili. Kilimanjaro is actually a volcano, though it is not active. The Nile River, which iFmson osd'ddd irsuirw Investment property for Nice Duplex with great rental history. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath each side, new paint, newer windows, gas heat Call Susan for your showing 828-6086 Susan Nsbzker Certified Residential Specialist! 781-094or 828-6086 14 Years Real Estate Experience! MunUOonDoOarrioducert Member of Multiple listing Service! -x Matching Game . I tfifei wife iM(piiai iiriisiroiint6li' ' fflllllBlolwl t Ttj ' r trri is the longest river in the --gj-"' . Hfjj world is also in Africa. It is , ' v approximately 4,000 miles long. : " ' ' "T'- t -', , "LtM White Rhinoceros 1 1 en - mi ' I ma'8 , Y '1N)' i S JV ' "V V fJ v t-v v; The Nile River SSCS . , $ , VJL, Africa has a very interesting I Tfj Hx vfe F'fMS&.t'V. T . J history. The oldest human Warthog iM M'WrtU Lion bones, which are estimated . o-i -n, r . . ' .... . , f i . BUTiaio Vrr-iri ; t to be 5 million years old, were - . v- ; found in Africa. Egypt, which is famous for its huge ancient , ;V';,J'" t sf ' , pyramids is also in Africa. V?"M yt 'V !. h igyptian pyramids ' . fv ' For more activities and information about Africa go to: http:www.pbs.orgwnet africaindex.html. School are invaluable By Janine Shannon Express Writer Kim Mobley moved to Vernal in September and soon volunteered volun-teered to help out at Vernal Junior High. For a few hours a week, Mobley assists Lori Leverton, who teaches study skills, by helping students complete com-plete assignments from other classes. Leverton said this help is invaluable. "Having her is awesome," Leverton said. Leverton is responsible for making sure that over one hundred hun-dred students finish their work. With so many students, she said it is impossible for just one person to accomplish the task successfully. Mobley and other school volunteers understand this need. "I believe teachers today have more than they should have to deal with," Mobley said. "Without help from parents and volunteers, the schools, teachers teach-ers and students all miss out on great opportunities to succeed." For Mobley, volunteering has been a great way for her to the New Year? I Answers to this weeks Crossword Puzzle r i i I4V t . ill - i A A IX J. JL Jl 1 jJL .!. . X J. ' ' U JSm" 1. " I Hi 0J jf. AJo. jl. jr I i 01 A IJt t L I W ln i c i ' M ' jQilclt , oca i rncf S 5. 4p' WPr iM-llV'l )DBjS0J9MU!a9!ijM-Z 'VBJuon-9 ')3BJiUBijdai3.stt l ;i4f' kfW SM3MSNV lllif oluntcc rs Kim Mobley meet people and challenge her brain. Also for parents, it is a great way to get acquainted with teachers in the district and find out firsthand what is going on in schools. Parents do not have to volunteer in their children's classes, however. Mobley's son is a ninth grader at the school and is not enrolled in any of Leverton's classes. Instead, Mobley chose to work mostly with special education students. "I love volunteering and would recommend it to anyone," any-one," she said. "Just think what a difference people can make if they can donate even a couple of hours a week." Those who wish to volunteer simply need to call a school and let them know what days and how many hours a week they can volunteer. "We could really use parent support in the schools," Leverton Lever-ton said. ; V'O. s v f J I lL VY UVJlllu Andrew Harrison Flynn, son of Jason and Lynda Harrison Flynn, was born Oct. 20, 2006 in Salt Lake City. His grandparents grandpar-ents are Holt and Tina Harrison Harri-son of Naples and Brenda and Ernie Flynn of Salt Lake City. Kayden Lynn George, son of Chris and Amanda Harrison George of Tomball, Texas, was born Oct. 4, 2006. His grandpar- Schools Foundation seeks nominations for teaching excellence By Linda Davis Since 1997 the Uintah Schools Foundation has been recognizing outstanding teachers teach-ers who have given extraordinary extraordi-nary service to students. Once again, nominations are being requested. The award is made possible pos-sible through the Showalter Endowment Award for Excellence in Teaching. Each recipient will receive a plaque and $500 which will be presented present-ed at the Foundation's annual recognition evening. This year the event will be held on March 8,2007. Parents, family members, current students, and former students are all allowed to nominate the teacher who they think is deserving of the award. Nomination forms include such topics as how the nominee nomi-nee motivates students to learn, what teaching methods stand 'Donna Young Member of Utah Midwives Association Assisting Beautiful Births Since 1994 H Less Expensive, Personal Attention & the Comforts of Home! Call 724-1700 n - -r V HfifrtVUi.- " ents are Holt and Tina Harrison of Naples, Gene and Lynette Hunting of Vernal, and Mark George of Tomball. AJ Rulon Pilcher, son of Heidi Hei-di and Kevin Pilcher, was born Jan. 1, 2007. Rebecca Lois Davis, daughter daugh-ter of Beth and Roy Davis, was born Jan. 2, 2007. out about the teacher and what special services the nominee provides for the students. Other topics include how the nominee interacts with students, families, fami-lies, and the community, and a brief statement as to how the teacher has made a difference in the student's life. " Nomination forms are available at all Uintah School District elementary and secondary sec-ondary school offices. All forms must be submitted to the Uintah Schools Foundation, 63 West 200 South, Vernal (Uintah School District Office) by Jan. 26, and if mailed, must be postmarked post-marked by Jan. 19. Those teachers who have been previously honored are: Nancy Birchell, Karen Erickson, Dorothy Hullinger, Wendy Karren, Hollis Dixon, Laura Ahrnsbrak, Janice Dickson, Rosa Eaton, Jeanne Tollefson, Rose Nelson, Linda Kurtenbach, Kevin Dickson, Penelope Hanberg, Mark Dockins, Shannon . Deets, Wayne Dittmore, Stephen Borton, Kay Baker, and Jean Klein. This recognition is a 6ne-time 6ne-time honor. J1 a nil t Thank You to everyone who helped this year. Angel Tree Coll o Heel Estate Tx, Bllnistery rF IwTedciylfiiiKlifipii |