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Show fi$fm asm mmm by Laurel Brady L;iinJm:iik High School's enicigmj! applied technology program is pimmg ihe school on (he map. A creative combination ol" classroom instruction, athletic competition, community service, real world work experience and private enterprise, the program is enthusiasticalh supported by such entities as the ilanta Braves. Utah Highuax Patrol and the school district itself. "Applied Technology Education Educa-tion is part of a new look at Landmark High.' explained Dr. Richard Ka. principal. "Our interest and commitment to an Applied Technology program is tied to out desire to prepare students for the opportunities and challenges thc will meet as they move into adult roles. The program focuses on basic academic skills of reading, writing writ-ing and computation, essenti.il work ethics and behaviors and specific job related skills. According Ac-cording to Sterling Ludlow. School to Careers Coordinator. 'Employers want people who have the reading, math and communication com-munication skills 10 be successful on the tob More importantly, they want employees who can and do live in critical work ethics. " These include traits such as honesty . hardworking, responsible, respon-sible, teachable, and always trying to do one's best work. "Such community service provides excellent opportunities to experience how people can and must help and rely on each other. The sensitivities these young people acquire through this type of community service will only enhance then ability to work with others. "We try to put service into all areas of the curriculum." Kay added. "We want to set the kids connected back to society, to see they are a pan of a bigger thing." The Nebo School District has been very supportive, Kay and Ludlow pointed out. The high school underwent a major remod-! cling this year, providing a well equipped computer lab. and television facilities for interactive learning with Utah colleges and universities The school also has an arrangement w ith those colleges colleg-es allowing concurrent enrollment so students can earn college credit while still in high school. In addition to academics and serv ice, about twenty percent of the school's 120 students participate partici-pate in a unique athletic program. The athletes play against teams from area businesses, other alternative alter-native high schools and the Utah Highway Patrol. "The idea is to give (he kids a variety of experiences experi-ences with people, to get to know them and their work." explained Kay. The students develop coop- Library Corner by Pat Bartlctt It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas The library is full of wonderful books about Christmas that will help you add sparkle to your holiday and give you a good feeling all year long We have lots of new novels that are on the shelf or are being processed. Come in and browse and take some home. Everyone needs a good book to read at this time of year. The library is sponsoring a delightful storytellingpuppet show celebrating the Christmas traditions of the world on Saturday. Satur-day. December 13. 10:30 to II a.m. There is no charge for the program. Preschool storytime will be every Wednesday and Thursday 10:30 to 1 1 a.m. A Young Women's group will present a puppet show on Wednesday, Wedne-sday, December 17. at 4 p.m. in the library. Everyone is invited to attend. The library has got a nice, updated collection of Boy Scout merit badge books for scouts and leaders to check out and use. A free class on Using The Internet will be held on two Saturdays, January 10 and 17, at 9 a.m. the class will be 90 minutes min-utes long and will give you hands-on experience. You can either phone or come in tho the library to register. Thanks to all who came in and supported the library book sale. It was a great success. eraiion and team spirit, as well as making contacts and meeting role models. Besides that, they're good. "They've been invited to play at the I 'tali Police Academy." Kay said, noting the last time they played the Highway Patrol, they "did no well the officers went out and tried to recruit some more players." The school s six full-lime faculty pro ide academic course work that rivals any standard high school "Our goal is to get them all graduated." Kay said. In such classes as Biology. English. Eng-lish. World and U.S. History, students complete state mandated graduation icquiiements in conjunction con-junction wiih work place skills geared toward business, lamily and consumer sciences, and health occupations. Students come away prepared for careers in construction, plumbing, heating heat-ing and air conditioning, travel, retail, hanking and finance, and automobile industry. "There's quite a range.' Kay said, noting area businesses provide internships, intern-ships, often leading to apprenticeships apprentice-ships where students work with a specific training plan, emerging with journey man status. "We have programs with City council Continued from page 1 cash for needed expansion of services. "The energy sales tax could provide a significant, additional addi-tional source of funding for the General Fund of up to one-half of the current shortfall. Most other cities in this area have adopted this tax." said Bird. The council approved Resolution Resolu-tion No 97-16 concerning an interlocal agreement for planning and coordination. The agreement is based on regional planning for protection of water, transporta-. transporta-. tion and agriculture and for better. 'coordinatioiV on boundaries be- tween various entities. Under this agreement, the various cities would give notification notifica-tion to adjoining cities of proposed pro-posed annexations and zone changes. This agreement would help enforce incorporation of the city's General Plan and make the plan stronger as well as protect the city's intended comprehensive boundaries. "The city already has three persons working on a 33-member committee that has been doing this planning," said Mayor Del-ora Del-ora Bertelsen. The council granted a Class A Beer License to Mr. Scott Phillips Phil-lips for the convenience store to be located along with an Arby's fast food at about 2000 W. 400 South. SlIlilMi Vill i! REAL KSTATK? Get The National Sales Power You Need! National Advertising Illustrated Catalogs Expert Attention To Details Exclusive Confidential Buyers List National Telecommunications System International Exposure Via Internet United Cuuntrv-Homcfrunt Realty Jim Slovens IknkertHvner 690Wcl'.S llwy6 Salmi, 11 846.M (801) 423-3500 No One Knows The Springville City Christmas Home Decorating Contest Name T Address V vsy Phone Category. 1. Best use of lights 2. Best seasonal theme 3. Commercial 4. Most Imaginative 5fe TV A fcN bK BY DECEMBER 19 K Zmf various colleges where they can go on from there to earn a degree, de-gree, right up to a doctorate. We try to help tlieni find a level they are comfortable with." Othei area schools have applied ap-plied technology programs, but Kay feels this one is different. "We try to be more innovative and oiler learning in an applied setting. Because we are small, and because of the nature of our students, we leel a real heed to get them connected to the world m a very tangible way Our curriculum is based on helping them look at career options after graduation and they are taking to it quite well. "Students are observed and evaluated through all phases and activities of the Applied Technology Technol-ogy Program." Kay explained. Those who acquire the necessary reading, math and communication skills and who show they can abide by important work ethics are given positive recommendations recommenda-tions can be used by students as credit references to cooperating lending institutions who may loan money for students to start their own small businesses." So where do the Atlanta Braves come in'.' Partly because of its athletic Adopt a grandparent Several local nursing homes are looking for volunteers to help cheer up the lives of lonely seniors se-niors during the holiday season. "This time of year can often be a lonely time for elderly residents resi-dents of nursing or car centers-especially centers-especially those who do not have family members nearby." said Scott Snow, United Way Volunteer Volun-teer Center director. Volunteers are encouraged to visit nursing home residents ong-on-one to talk with, read toVor "assist them wM daily activities." "Those without family nearby really appreciate seeing a familiar face regularly, which provides some consistency in their lives." said Mary Anne Hardman, Social Service Director at the Todholm Care Center in Springville. During the holiday season, there are usually more opportunities opportuni-ties for large groups to provide brief entertainment programs in car facilities. However, small groups are also needed to sing carols and visit several elderly residents at a time. Individual volunteers can also share talents or bring a young child to visit with seniors at die center. Volunteers may contact local nursing homes to help with specific spe-cific holiday decoration or deliver gifts and cards of "seasons greetings" greet-ings" to seniors. C United, ountry- Country Like We Do. program, the school has attracted the attention and affection of '"igures in the sporting world. Students look forward to annual visits Iroin loriner members of the Negro Baseball League, including Bobby Robinson, who. according io Kay. played with some of ihe greatest players ever and was friends with many, such as Ty Cobb. Students celebrate the event with a fun run. picnic and ball games with legends. "They hit fly balls we can't catch." he grinned. The players, who range in age from 60 to l3 are "very nice guys, very sincere. The kids have really taken to them." "Members of the Atlanta Braves are on our Advisory Board and support us. as do the Chicago White Sox. who just sent us some memorabilia." Kay recently received a letter from Ernie Banks, and expects a visit in the near future from Sharon Robinson, daughter of Jackie Robinson The program is in its first full year of operation at the alternative alterna-tive high school. "We still have long way to go." Kay confesses. "But this is our vision." Health notes Since the so-called Fen-Phen diet drugs have been pulled from the market, many dieters are trying other"natural' weight loss aids. However, now the FDA is proposing warning labels for one herbal products known as ma huang or ephedra because of dangers to the heart and nervous systems. These over-the-counter supplements act as stimulants and can cause heart attack, stroke, seizure and even death. Since 1994. the FDA has investigated more than 800 reports for health problems associated with these products. Just because a product is labeled natural doesn't mean it's safe. If the FDA gets its way, ma huang and ephedra supplements supple-ments would carry labels warning dieters not to use them for more than seven days. The bottle-nose dolphin is the most intelligent animal that lives in the water. -VOHOA nnC z3a:A g&m 9nA OFF All FrampH aNS V I 20 Matt Bushman - Musician and Greg Olsen prints are now available time for all of those people on your these to believe two different tt December 10, 1997 - The Springville Herald - Page Three VU hosts Scandinavian Christmas program The fourth annual Scandinavian Scandina-vian Christmas Program will be presented on Sunday, December 14, at 7 p.m. at the Oak Hills Stake Center, located northwest of the Provo Temple, and is sponsored by the Department of Germanic and Slavic Languages at BYU. The evening will include traditional Christmas music performed per-formed by the BYU Scandinavian Choir. Christmas stories will be presented by members of the community who represent the various Scandinavian countries. The highlight of the evening will be the Santa Lucia Procession. Proces-sion. Santa Lucia was a 4th Century Cen-tury saint, who in days of early-Christian early-Christian persecution, carried good to Christians hiding in dark underground tunnels. To light the way, she wore a wreath of candles can-dles on her head. She has since become a symbol of light and her life is celebrated every year in the month of December for bringing hope during the darkest time of the year. This program is an opportunity opportuni-ty for members of the community and student alike to come together togeth-er and celebrate their common ties and interest in Scandinavian traditions and heritage. 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