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Show Hilltop Times July 23, 1992 J IPvesMemti B Continued from Page 1 STARS had more than 400 volunteers in 15 schools. The president recognizes a Daily Point of Light six days a week. Those selected as Daily Points of Light are those "who succesfully address our most pressing social problems through direct and 66 He said the Thousand Points of Light Program was a way to show others what we're doing so maybe they'll look to see what they can do for their communities. He said the idea consequential acts of community service," said Miah Homstad, with the White House's Office of National Service. Homstad said the program recognizes an in- " ; dividual, business, union, school, place of worship, club, group or organization that "voluntarily takes direct and consequential action to solve drug abuse, illiteracy, inadequate education, homelessness, hunger, AIDS or other serious social problems in their own community. "The STARS program qualifies in several of these areas," she said. Burton and Hutchins, who are ending their time as STARS officers, said they were excited : . -- 0 1 1 , s r """ to meet the president. Hutchins said Bush thanked them for their efforts and told them STARS is a worthwhile program. "He said the Thousand Points of Light Program was a way to show others what we're doing so maybe they'll look to see what they can do for their communities," Hutcliins said. "He said the idea is catching on." "He was very personable and appreciative of the service we rendered," Burton added. John Ulibarri, director of federal relations for "t , is catching on. 99 Pam Hutchins STARS vice president , ' '. ; the Ogden City School District, was invited, along with the incoming STARS president Debbie Brown and outgoing publicity director Max Coop- er, to watch Hutchins and Burton be honored by T if -;-r- ;f ' the president. He said STARS was one of the "best things to ever happen in the Ogden School District." Ulibarri said he was hesitant when Burton and Hutchins first came up with the idea two years ago because during his years with the schools he said he's seen volunteers come and go. The STARS program is different, he said, because of f 1 Photo by Doug Jr Welcome to Utah President Bush waves to the crowd as he deplanes at the Utah Air National Guard ramp near the Salt Lake International Airport. ip mi .. Ill -" (q-- X. of N r U ljyIcD U Aauvi the work done with the volunteers before they go into the schools. "STARS volunteers do a service," he said. "The teachers like them, the principals like them, and the kids love them. So, it can't be anything but successful." The only complaint, and it's not really a complaint, Ulibarri said, is that there are only 418 volunteers in the program. "We've got 6,000 students in the school system so the 418 people involved in this program really just touches the tip of the iceberg," he said. "They really do provide a service, but there's room for expansion. For those kids who are having a really difficult time, this program is really . a plus." ; Ulibarri said it's just not the tutoring that makes a difference in the students' lives. "The tutoring is very important and it's the root and foundation of it," Ulibarri said, "but the relationships that are being established make the difference for the children." The STARS program is already seeking new school year. Anyone volunteers for the 1992-9interested can contact Brown, Ext, 3 U ($ W J Military - Civilian Personne- lGonvenient and Quick Gas mi -- SP!i. ill IVI p IIW3i3j VUVVIIIVII?) w m, WIVi ORSOW- UP TO $200 INSTANTLY!! 4 Milinrw in nr Piwilinn IH nnH Pnct HntpH s i r I l Thprl IQ nil VOI I nPPH IF YOU NEED INSTANT CASH. COME SEE US AT A V jf '- v 300 EAST GENTILE ST. OPEN: MON.-THUR- S. 10 TO 5 (inside uyton FRI. 10 TO 5:30 i'.J I Mini-Mai- l) LAYTON NOW OPEN SATURDAYS 11 (c fl 546-277- 8 A.M. TO 3 P.M. f v I |