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Show B4 Wednesday, January 30 2008 TALKING WITH OUR TEACHERS: Marianne Evans Vernal Express By Mableah Jacobsok Express Writer "The minute I stop learning, I stop being a good teacher," said fifth grade teacher at Maeser Elementary, Marianne Evans. "Teaching means never stop learning. It's all about broadening broaden-ing my horizons. It is just fun to come to school and learn something some-thing new every day." Evans decided she wanted to become a teacher after receiving both her master's and bachelor's degrees in psychology from the University of Utah and working as an intern in the high school counseling department. "I decided I really wanted to be in the classroom, " Evans said. "It just took a while for me to figure out what I wanted to be." So, Evans returned to college - this time Utah State University - and received a bachelor's degree in elementary education. "Education has always been really important tome," she said. "I feel like I'm really where I'm meant to be." Returning again to school, Evans earned another master's degree in elementary education. She has taught at Naples and Maeser elementary schools. In addition to running the after-school after-school Connections program at Davis Elementary for two years, Evans has taught for four years, one in third grade, one in second and two in fifth. "Fifth is my favorite by far. I really love the math and history," his-tory," she said. "It is just really fun to get the kids excited about history. It is so neat to be able to visit historic sites and you get to really feel the history and come back and give that feeling to the kids. It is really fulfilling. It makes me feel like I am making a difference in the community. It is notjust facts.. .it's understanding what history means." Besides teaching, Evans enjoys en-joys being a mother and a scout leader. "I like to read British Murder Mysteries," Evans added. "And I'm a big Jane Austen fan." Bringing her love of reading to the classroom, Evans said her favorite activity is read-aloud. "I read aloud a book to them everyday," she explained. "It is not like I just get up there and read every day. We discuss things. It is very interactive and we really enjoy that everyday." A big fan of interactive learning, learn-ing, Evans participates in the eMINTS (enhancing Missouri's Instructional Networked Teaching Teach-ing Strategies) program. "It is all about cooperative learning powered with technology," technol-ogy," Evans elaborated. "I have 15 laptops in my room and I have a Web page where a lot of my assignments are based. It's a lot different than throwing a worksheet at the kids. It helps them make connections through all aspects of learning." Evans also volunteered to act as student council adviser. The student council at Maeser Elementary El-ementary is composed of fourth and fifth grade students with two representatives per classroom. "Part of the reason I wanted to be the adviser for student council is because it is a way for them to see how a representative represen-tative democracy works," she explained. "It gives them a taste of what it means to represent their class." One thing Evans would . change about teaching is to im prove parental involvement. "In a perfect world, every parent par-ent would be as involved in their kid's education as they needed to be," she said. It is really hard to make a difference in the kid's life if the parents aren't on board. It is just really hard on the kid." Nonetheless, Evans still enjoys teaching, especially at Maeser. "I really enjoy teaching at Maeser," she said. "It's the other teachers that really help me be a better teacher. I've really learned a lot from my colleagues over the past few years. I've worked with some of the best." r5 y1 (, f Fifth grade teacher at Maeser Elementary, Marianne Evans, said interacting with the students is the best part of teaching. She enjoys en-joys "helping them explore and trying to turn small light bulbs on in their heads. That is what I live for, that is the kind of teaching I love to do." K : , - K fV 1 i . , rv r - J A '" ' 1 ; ( v I K r ' li : i c-, r - ) i . - ! ' - - ' v- The b 1 1 D P iff at MJhiiMit Ha&in Womeno MemUli ease parncieaie bwcdmind to the nevv Rooseveitunior Hidh D commons area at 630pni on FebruanT 5lH for a larde roup ftiduretlS i - n V A 6: b Chase Rylan Dodson, son of Rustin Dodson and Stephanie Koran, was born on Jan. 17. Rooks Milton Hadlock, son of Lynn and Brooke Hadlock, was born on Jan. 21. Lauren Shelley Hansen, daughter of Tom and Katie Hansen, was born on Jan. 21. Kasey Rae Wood, daughter of Levi C. and Alyson Wood, was born on Jan. 22. Emma Stalley Glenn, daughter of Jimmy and Brooke Glenn, was born on Jan. 22. GageLeoMcMickell.sonofShaun Jr., and Mallorie McMickell, was born on Jan. 23. Kyler Allen Gray, son of Dustin and Kelly Gray, was born on Jan. 23. Kacie Rain Barton, daughter of Keith and Windy Barton, was born on Jan. 24. Jencie Jayne Anderson, daughter of 0. Jay and Serena Anderson, was born on Jan. 25. Britli Nichol Hineman, daughter of Jesse and Natasha Hineman, was born on Jan. 26. E. W. Llojd has succeeded W. G. Pfleiderer as manager of the Vernal Drug Company. Tho change m the management was not made because of incompetency but because Mr. Ffleld-crer'e Ffleld-crer'e health 13 not equal to such heavy responsibilities that fall upon the bhouldera of a manager of such a large and growing business. Mr. Pfleiderer &w retains a position in tho etore at the same salary aa formerly. Mr. Lloyd js too well known to need any word of praise. This announcement appeared in the Vernal Express on February 7, 1908. Vernal 100 years ago By Kkistm Baldwin Express Writer The owners and managers of local businesses were well known and respected in the Vernal community. Anytime a change in ownership or management occurred, it was announced in the paper. The profession of druggist (pharmacist) was considered especially prestigious in the early 1900s and many were social and political leaders. In 1886, Peter Dillman opened and ran the first drug store, located on South Vernal Avenue. The store changed ownership several times and was eventually incorporated in 1907. The Vernal Drug Store remained in operation longer than any other county drug store in the area until it ceased operation in 1991. Large chain stores moved to the area and opened up pharmacies, making it impossible for small, independent drug stores to compete at that time. Wanted: Nutrition Assistant Utah State University Extension Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program in Uintah County is seeking a qualified individual to work part-time (twenty hours per week) teaching nutrition and cooking skills to limited income adults and youth who are Food Stamp eligible. Training and teaching materials will be provided. Familiarity with Food Stamp procedures and food distribution sites desired. Successful applicant will be required to recruit the clients they teach. This is a non-benefited position with flexible hours, paying $10.00 per hour. " ' Minimum qualifications and expectations: 1) Job requires willingness to learn, work well with people, keep records and do reports; 2) Car and current insurance, valid driver's license or access to transportation to meet with clients required mileage will be reimbursed; 3) Telephone and internet required; 4) Familiarity with some electronic devices required; 5) Successful applicant must attend two two-day inservice training sessions annually, one of which may be held on the USU campus; 6) A basic knowledge of food preparation and nutrition is preferred. On-line applications must be completed at http:www.usu. edu. When you reach the site select Job Opportunities under Featured Links, click on "Search Postings". Scroll down and select Nutrition Education Assistant Uintah County. Select the position and hit the "Search" button, view the "Job Details", and apply completing all requirements. If you have questions please call the Uintah County Extension Office at 781-5452. New Substitute Teacher Training Uintah School District will be conducting Substitute Teacher training on February 14, 2008 at the District Offices starting at 9:00 a.m., please do not be late. This training is mandatory for 1 V'-' I I). v ' 'V. V anyone who would like to substitute teach in Uintah School District. Pre-registration is not necessary. Please bring picture ID and social security card or birth certificate, or passport, $15 background check fee and direct deposit information. For more information, contact Uintah School District at 781-3100. Altered dog is $ 1 0 for the year. Unaltered dog is $25 for the year. '" 'Licenses are due Jan. 1, 2008 & are late starting Feb. 1, 2008. 'The late fee will be $10 per license. i Proof of iiimnt Rabies Vaainatkmll ' mmdntiiryattimtaftkeniing. Thk liKtudfs tables number and i expiration dote, licenses an i currently on salt at the ' , , ? j Uintah Animal Shelter, 4, sM'y Valley Animal Hospital, and V, Basin Veterinary Clink (Roosenlt). mtitles are represented with Just one tag this year. It will be a Uintah Animal eontroli Shelter Service v . District license tag. a . o n O wO VX Vr' As 0 Q UVM C |