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Show Page Twelve - The Springville Herald - January 29, 2003 iMenfts got m- the-bi) training- As students complete their high school education, many have taken specialized classes and are prepared to begin a career and further their learning. learn-ing. Some of these prepared students would like to try-out a profession OR they know what they want to be and are ready to go to work. Students can qualify for an internship at Springville High School, for either one semester or one year, students stu-dents have the opportunity to "get their feet wet." Here are a few examples. More information infor-mation is available from Mrs. Templeman, Mrs. Bond or Mr. Liddiard. Michael Robertson interns at L&M Trade Center in Provo. Michael is learning the pawn business, handling the computer work (including repair and programming), business finances and customer cus-tomer service. Michael said, "I have the idea that I want to go to college and then open up my own shop. I enjoy my internship." Mac Hjorth is interning with Uinta National Forest Service. Mac has enjoyed doing service, recreation, trails, wildlife biology and archeology. He observed, "There are hundreds of employees in the forest service ser-vice all with different careers and all helping each other to achieve a common purpose. I chose this career because the focus is located in the mountains moun-tains dealing with wildlife and wild plants." Ryan Curtis is interning at the Uinta National Forest Service office. The forest service is preserving the remaining wilderness and providing recreation for all to enjoy. "One of our first jobs was rebuilding a trail in Payson Canyon. We pushed wheelbarrows up the trails for about a quarter of a mile with tools and logs to place where the trail was eroding. , It was hard work, but it was worth it," said Ryan. He is looking at a career with Fish and Game. Gordon Allred is working with Allred Fencing in Map-leton. Map-leton. Allred Fencing is a sole-proprietorship and their service is installation and sales. Gordon is learning to bid jobs and he knows how to install most types of fences. fenc-es. "I like the job because you are not in the same boring building . every day, instead you are all over town putting up fences. It is nonstop non-stop fun," he said. Ramsey Carter is interning intern-ing at Sassy's Salon, a full-service full-service salon. There are twelve stylists at this salon, Ramsey takes care of all of them. "I am glad that I was able to take my internship here. I have learned so much. I am surprised at how much I am interested in this field. If I were to go into this career field, it would be for the atmosphere and the last Keep your thermostat set between 65F and 68F, if your health permits. Each degree you lower your thermostat can save you up to 3 percent on your bill. Tackle some easy and inexpensive inex-pensive energy-saving projects around your house. Insulating, caulking and weathers tripping can add up to big savings of energy and money. Close vents and doors in unused rooms. ing relationships that you build with your clientele," said Ramsey. Drew Oakey is interning at Sunrise Sprinkler and Landscaping. Drew has worked for this company for over five years. 'I feel like I am very skilled at what I do and I am very confident that I know how to get the job done right the first time," said Drew. "It is important that you have hard working employees in this kind of work so they can get the job done right and get it done fast." K ' I I V Ramsey Carter Michael Robertson Mac Hjorth Ryan Curtis To love oneself is the beginning of a life-long romance. ro-mance. Oscar Wilde Many a man is mad in certain instances, and goes through life without having it perceived. Samuel Johnson III! ' Let It flw Your heating system uses less energy when you keep your registers clear. Make sure your registers are unobstructed so air can flow freely. Keep them clear of furniture, clutter and pets. Here are some other tips that can help you make saving energy a habit. And, in most cases, save you money, too!: TV . Gordon Allred Drew Oakey Health notes Regardless of the type of burn, the first thing to do is stop the burning. If your skin is on fire, use a blanket or water to extinguish the fire, or if those items are not available;' go for the basics you learned as a child: stop, " drop and roll. If a hot liquid has scalded your skin, run cool water over the affected area for 10 to 20 minutes. Do not apply ice for prolonged pro-longed periods, as it can be too harsh for burned skin and cause tissue damage. Do not use butter, salve or any other topical medication. This can increase the intensity of the burn and cause infection if the burn is severe. Keep all burns clean and dry while they heal. If the burn is severe, se-vere, cover with a cool, wet cloth, and seek medical attention atten-tion immediately. The life which is unexamined unexam-ined is not worth living. Plato The practice of living plants scientific names-such as Caltha Palustris for a marsh marigold-began during the 1700s. Clean or replace furnace filters once a month during the heating season. Your heat may be going up your chimney. Close the damper as soon as your fire is safely out. On sunny days, take advantage advan-tage of the sun's free heat by opening shades and drapes. On overcast days and at night, close them to keep heat in. Solving the teacher NAPS- Hospitals in America Amer-ica are facing a crunch in hiring enough qualified nurses. nurs-es. In response, some states allow hospitals and public policymakers to use financial incentives to recruit trained and qualified nurses. No one is suggesting that the professional standards be relaxed in filling the need for nurses. When it comes to education, educa-tion, however, people seem to think differently. Everywhere one turns there is talk of a dire teacher shortage. As a result, the pressure is on to adopt "emergency" procedures enabling untrained, un-trained, untested and unlicensed unli-censed people to assume the role and title of "teacher. " , Instead of seeking to fill slots through gimmicks and temporary fixes, top tier candidates should be attracted and the professional development develop-ment nurtured. ' - Experienced and dedicated professionals who are already in the schools should be encouraged to stay. Federal education reform legislation mandates that there should be a "highly qualified" teacher in every classroom. That is an important requirement, require-ment, but it is just the beginning. begin-ning. Every child must be taught by someone with the knowledge, knowl-edge, skills and dedication required of a truly competent teacher. Schools and teachers must be held accountable for student stu-dent out-comes and for how well students perform against standards set by each state. Such standards-based accountability ac-countability is perfectly reasonable rea-sonable and long overdue. At the same time, accountability must be recognized as a two- The truly free man is the one who will turn down an invitation to dinner without giving an excuse. Jules Renard Some astronomers believe the universe is made up of , "bubbles" a hundred million lipht vears arrn:: with crnl- o j . rz ? " a. k . i .i : c ! p oaics uii men uuicr suum.cs. i' r T m'". fX"4 -hif I. Ijf i m i 4 11 i Mi f way streeff, ;; - Teachers, jare more than justified .in demanding that the authority, professional development and training and resources that are needed to do the job be received. Teachers deserve respect and .recognition equal to the mission that is undertaken on the public's behalf; that means, among other things, higher salaries and better working conditions. It also requires greater . - S "I J!? ' k 'J, iwr iiri n infirii i nuiif- infturif rtn 1 1 i iimw u wilt Claudia Sosa Jensen, center, is the new director of the SCORS Program (Springville City Outreach to Students) a joint venture of the City of Springville and the Nebo School District. Claudia spoke of her love for the students and plans for the new program at the Kiwanis meeting last Thursday. Her husband, Doug Jensen, and Lynette Catherall, Kiwauis president, are pictured with her. World class group fitness has come to Springville. Join in the fun of Kickboxing, Pilates, Yoga, Senior fitness, Muscle Works and the ALL HEW Greg LeMond Cycling Join today & pay no monthly dues until Feburary 2003! Contact: Babs Caramico 1025 So. 1 950 West, Springville (2 blocks behind Wal-Mart) Kids First Gymastics TlirmL'c; fnr inriirlincr in vnur l.mt 1 ( y Lnemetic Hadiant Insane Never to be ' - . -. : ' .'.-5 K h , $ 1 - " r 5- j, "S ' 11 i 4 4 . -yim, shortage parental involvement and . improved student discipline. If better teachers are wanted, those teachers must be treated better. Only if these things are done will the schools attract better teachers and the "teacher "teach-er shortage" problem be solved. Only then will the schools have a chance of ensuring that every classroom and every child in America has a good teacher. 111 IF !&0 I Hi LITE FITNESS nc Happy Birthday Erin Taylor! IP 111 nil Call us at 1-800-222-4335, and ask for a copy of our Bright Ideas booklet for more energy-saving tips or visit www.utahpower.net 0 UTAH POWER Making it happen. $ |