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Show "School & Student News srearJ in I, 1 - ill -aw- A, i x3 n)onneville Elementary-.Front left to right: Ian Berlin, Madeline James, Nichole Greenland, d,i5lake Gneiting, Toria Bigham, Zachary Hedrick, Parker Hedrick. Back left to right: Hunter sPeaton, Colton Millett, Kaden Hendrickson, Amber Snyder, James Gaunt, Jeremy Thomas, Alen Smith. Ques&ar ContEribaaes to BYHJ and UVSC Scholarship Funds Questar Corp. announced t has provided grants total-ng total-ng more than $13,000 to he general scholarship unds at Brigham Young Jniversity and Utah Valley : State College. BYU received . contribution of $11,146 . nd UVSC received $2,000. Questar is the parent mpany of Questar Gas y0., a retail natural gas distribution dis-tribution company that pro-f pro-f ides services to residents a Utah Valley. Through its education jnding foundation, V juestar has been donating BYU's and UVSC's schol- ; In April 2002, the UVSC oodbury Gallery opened to s le public with the goal of ecorning a new forum for le Utah art community rtists, students, critics and ppreciators alike. This lonth, the gallery celebrates cele-brates progress toward that ;oal with three new exhibi-ions exhibi-ions all uniquely tied to .Jtah County. The exhibitions will be pen Jan. 25 to March 6 -iesday through Saturday . rom 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ind Wednesday from 10 i.m. to 8 p.m. First, the gallery innounces the first public showing of the Mr. and Mrs. Harold (Hal) Wing lSf"Keep away from people who try to belittle our ambitions. Small people always do :hat, but the really great make you feel hat you, too, can become great." -Mark Twain 11 ' v We have an Extensive Credit Program. 1 We can help with a New or Used car j and Reestablish your credit. No Hassle 24 hr. Credit Line. (801) 492-1870 Or For One-on One Help Call Jake at 492-0100 DOUG A lixflTinv VDTOPLEX 1 1 VI I U L J iAi Family Owned & Operated 523 W. Main, American Fork, Utah Exit 281 801-492-1110 'rViji- . 41 ' it' arship funds for more than 15 years. The donations help provide scholarships for students majoring in engineering, geophysical science, computer technology, technolo-gy, business and other areas. In 2002, the foundation founda-tion (funded by Questar shareholders) contributed more than $15,000 to 19 colleges col-leges and universities in the West and Mid-continent. Keith Rattie, Questar president and CEO, said, "These contributions to BYU and UVSC are made to encourage the continued success of higher education Photography Collection. Recently donated to UVSC by the former Springville City mayor, the collection includes photographs by Paul Caponigro, Aaron Siskind, W. Eugene Smith and Josef Sudek, all significant signifi-cant 20th century photographers. photogra-phers. This collection has provided a standard for future growth of the college's col-lege's photography holdings. Second, the gallery presents pres-ents photography of a different differ-ent kind microphotogra-phy microphotogra-phy of rare Alaskan plants and flowers by Orem dermatologist der-matologist Richard Stone. Stone spends two months a year in Alaska, identifying and photographing the V'i' VJ lii' v L-S t in Utah. Questar recognizes the challenge in education today and is committed to improving opportunities for schools and students in the communities we serve." Questar Corp. is a $2.9 billion diversified natural gas company headquarters in Salt Lake City. Through subsidiaries, it engages in gas and oil development and production; gas gathering, gather-ing, processing and marketing; market-ing; interstate gas transmission trans-mission and storage; retail gas distribution; retail energy ener-gy services; and information systems and technologies. miniature world of Alaska. Upon returning to Utah, he produces 16x20 color images of his finds. The profits from sales of Stone's work goes to Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City. This exhibition is titled, "Dr. Stone's Alaska (Bob and Harley Were There Too)." Third, the gallery explores the power and versatility ver-satility of a single medium in "Contemporary Wood Sculpture." The exhibition consists of recent works by four sculptors: Michael Francom, Will Mahoney, Stephen Pratt and H. Jacob Tobler. All artists are BYU graduates and live in the i i j-.j Your Jransmission SHOULD be tuned up once a year or 12,000 miles! MNHT (BEIT SFTCI With Transmission Trouble! Get your transmission serviced by the professionals. ANY m ! TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL One coupon per customer. Not valid with other offers, r- TRANSMISSION TUNE-UP SERVICES INCLUDE: Labor to change transmission fluid Band & Linkage adjustment Replace pan Road lest ft Performance evaluation 9 Mi R. $38.95 One coupon per customer. Not valid with other offers. i ii V. .- s a s: ... V:. Scera Park: Front left to right: Dianna Castro, Tiffany Reid, Flor Perez, Kirsten Seamons, Brandon Bendle, Hunter Hardy, Alex Jensen. Back left to right: Anthony Nielsen, Liz Hilton, Tifani Henry, Milena Molina, Mariela Castro, Preslee Clawson, McKenna Stanger. Professionals invited to mentor youth Community members are invited to become mentors as students shadow them throughout their normal workdays Friday, Jan. 31. National Job Shadow Day is an opportunity for students to go into the workforce and observe daily routines. By viewing future possibilities, students are more likely to pay closer attention to what they are studying in school, according accord-ing to officials from United Way of Utah County. Each year, thousands of organizations participate in National Groundhog Job Shadow Day by providing mentors for students. Since a common complaint found among young people is that they fail to see how their education will help them gain employment, this area. Each uses wood as their primary medium, but each takes his subject on a completely different path to completion. The exhibitions are free of charge and open to the public according to the dates and hours listed above. An opening reception for all three exhibitions will be held Friday, Jan. 24 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The gallery is located in University Mall and is accessible from an outside entrance on the south side of the building next to Nordstrom. Call 426-6199 for more information. informa-tion. ; CLIJTCH REPLACEMENT j One coupon per customer. Not valid with other offers a i j Pifla I event helps them associate between their school work and the real world. The question of "Why am I learning this?" could be answered by the one-day mentor from one of various organizations. This program also has other benefits. Research shows that students who participate in this program are more likely to finish high school and go on for higher education. Job shadowing shad-owing allows students to learn social competence and workplace etiquette, including includ-ing appropriate dress, speech and manners. Job shadowing can help prepare youth for future employment employ-ment and help them achieve independence as adults. This is an opportunity for young people to examine Utah State Extension Utah State University Extension delivers informal programs to the residence of Utah Valley in such areas as nutrition, food storage and safety, Master Gardener classes, home gardening, gar-dening, water conservation, water-wise landscaping, family financial management, manage-ment, debt reduction, 4-H and youth mentoring. Extension planners Uaiyia Aiit- "Jm Ail 1 WLXD1 ffl Call about our Prefered Package Plans StRwl Ohio (mini ttoir SAFECO IMMEDIATE Insurance Auto & Home www.footeinsurance.com 305 N. FREEDOM BLVD. PR0V0 4 l ' '-s. their interests to help gear their education in the right direction, according to United Way. Youth who are interested in becoming doctors or nurses nurs-es may find that they would be interested in doing medical med-ical research or working in a pharmacy. Similar opportunities opportu-nities are found in other employment areas, including includ-ing construction management, manage-ment, operating small businesses, busi-nesses, public service, office management or. other skilled professions. Professionals throughout Utah County are encouraged encour-aged to share their skills and interests. For more information, contact the United Way Volunteer Center. University Program would like your suggestions regarding future programs to be developed to meet the needs of local residents. They will meet with Utah County Residents on January 23, at 7:00 PM at the USU Utah County Extension office, 51 South University Ave room 36. Your suggestions and ideas will make a difference. 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