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Show Emery County Progress Wednesday, November Foreign Exchange Students (Continued from Page 1) teacher and favorite subject. There is, however, a substantial difference between the schools in Utah and those they attend in Sweden. Joakim explained that in Sweden the students have to choose educational programs when they enter high school and have a limited selection of elective courses. There are few extracurricular activities associated with school while all athletic programs are linked to organizations outside of school. He said that such a rigid academic program makes school difficult, but he added that the school in his country is similar to school in Utah as far as the length of the school day and the various vacations. Students in Sweden get a summer vacation. One thing Swedish schooling has done for the students is to give them a solid background in the English language. English is a required subject in Sweden and each of the exchange students has had at least seven years of English although the cirriculum calls for about one hour in an English class per week. that However, background has proven sufficient in eliminating language barriers in America. Each is fluent in the language although there are several localisms which are new. Having five Foreign Exchange Students in the same high school, especially a small school like Emery High, is unique enough, but to have all five of those coming from the same country is very rare. While this hasnt created any special problems for the students, Asa noted that being around so many who speak the native tongue has caused her to resort to the Swedish language more than she should. Im still thinking in Swedish, she said, noting that in order to fully come from they have access to buses and other modes of transportation, making travel However, one advantage in America is that they can get a drivers license as 16 while they must wait until they are 18 in assimilate the American easier. culture, she needs to think in English as well as speak in English. Diane Mower of Orangeville, Sweden. who serves as the area Utah family life is a bit diffor for the students too. Asa ferent Foreign representative Exchange Students, explained said that she was surprised at that the reason the five all came the number of people who are to the same high school was due willing to take foreigners into to the last minute decision by their homes, saying that in the organization to send them Sweden it would be difficult to all to Utah. She is in charge of find such a sponsor family. placing the students in Carbon People here are more open and Emery counties and since with their feelings and frienthe closest school for her is dlier, she said. Also, the Emery High School and due to typical Utah family is much the limited amount of time to bigger than the Swedish family place the students, she made which averages between two arrangements for each of them and three children. Each is from to attend ECHS. a small family with both parents Although each student knew working. he or she was destined for The Swedish students also America, it wasnt until just a find the culture here more few days before school started restrictive than in their country. that they discovered they were Were not as independent here destined for Utah. That brought as in Sweden, Kitty said. on mixed emotions. When I People our age in Sweden are applied for the program, there considered to be adults. The were two places I didnt want to students also said that they go, Joakim, who at 18 is the would like to see the people here oldest of the five, said. Utah more open and honest with and Maine. Kitty added that them. People should ask us she heard a lot of bad things about things they dont unabout Utah from people she met derstand about us, Asa said. while coming to this state, We just want to be treated her with less than great fairly. Each does agree that leaving the people have been very kind expectations. Once settled in Emery County to them and none has had any though, the students have come problems in school or in the to accept life in Utah. We various communities. heard a lot of bad things about When asked if they would like Utah, Rod said, but its not so to remain in America perbad. We have gotten used to it. manently, only Asa said that she One problem they all agree on would. The others, although though is that life without a car there was some uncertainty, can be boring in Emery said that while in America they County. Kitty said, There are want to see all they can and then things to do and see but without return home. Each does agree transportation, they are im- that probably the most difficult possible for us to get to. She time for them will be during the pointed out that where they Christmas holidays when they NOrbeSt Twelve complete in Wake it with wool by Angie Fillmore Emery, Carbon, Grand and San Juan counties were all represented in the District 14, Make It Yourself With Wool 3 in competition held Nov. Price and Huntington. Sponsored by the Utah Wool Growers and the National Wool Growers, this is the second year for the contest to be held in this area. Twelve ladies competed in four 12-1- divisions, Junior, Pre-tee- n, Senior, and Adult. Margaret Hatch, Huntington; Julie Atwood, Elmo; Tiffni Jensen, Cleveland; and Lillian Harvey, Ferron Emery represented County. Contestants and their garments were judged on construction, fit, accessories, and modeling Friday evening. Gayleen Kokal of Spring Glen and Julie Vorhees and Boann Kontas, both of Price, were judges. n In the Division, ticello High School, made a magenta wool flannel pant suit, with pleats at the waistline, trimmed with gray braid. Margaret, a business education major at Snow College, made a suit of coordinated plum Pendleton Wool. Esther, a Gofer Store owner from Moab, chose to make a coat of beautiful gray Scottish wool, with tie belt. Trophies were donated by Concrete, Material Supply, Inc., Cleveland, and wool pieces were donated by the Pendleton Wool Company, Oregon. Lois Jensen, Heather Young received a first place trophy while Tiffni Jensen received second place. Third place, a piece of wool, was awarded to Elizabeth Prichard, Division. Moab, Senior piece of wool and the second place trophy were awarded to Cindy Nichols, Price, Junior Division. A second place trophy and piece of wool were awarded to Lillian Harvey, Ferron, Adult Division. Alternate to State and the first place trophy and wool were awarded to Bonnie Higgs, Price, Jr. Division. Those representing District 14 at the State Contest will be Julianne Jones, Monticello, Senior Division, second place A trophy; Margaret district contest Cleveland, announced that the State Make It Yourself With Wool contest will be held Dec. 2, 1982, at the Little America Hotel in Salt Lake City. director, Hatch, Huntington, Senior Division, first place trophy; and Esther Philips, Moab, Adult Division, first place trophy. Julianne, a senior at Mon WAR STARTED On Dec. 8, 1941, Congress declared war on Japan. Pre-tee- will be away from their families for the first time, missing out on the traditions unique to Sweden. Other sponsors for the foreign students are Howard and Dawnette Tuttle of Orangeville for Kitty; Byron and Marita HUNTINGTON FLOUR MILLS 687-246- Raisins of Castle Dale for Rod; and Scott and Sandy Rasmussen of Castle Dale for Martin. Also, Mrs. Mower said that any local high school student who may be interested in the exchange Cashews Almonds Pecan Halves Walnuts Unshelled Peanuts program may 687-901- 1 TIME FOR FRUIT CAKE! Rollins of Huntington for Joakim; Kenny and Lois Potter obtain 8 Peanuts 4ib.Pkg.4.95 1.24 ib.M.97 Blanched or Span. .. lb. in- 450 formation from her by calling ib.1.89 ib.2.99 ib. 2.49 ib.M.15 West 4th North Huntington 748-523- 3. Tender Timed Grade A Self-Bastin- g trmstfieys foootsHsGS 10-L- b. Jumbo ySlDOBG Jim ;? oi&txw jw W, 1 Bag, Idaho Russet $aes m wbh f 1,1 Western Western a Family Asst'd. Ice Cream Family jf Asst'd. & 'j Pineapple h In Nat. Juice iff Mai. 'M & mmmm .oVMI,. BONELESS HAM v. o so total price 1 Boneless ; RUMP ROAST limit 1 per purchase. Coupon expires Nov. 24, 1982. cood at ESI Plump 'n (SUED onl Meaty Seedless FAITHFUL mmmm Raisins $ W, ,f N i f'li'ipi !i jp & h Western Pillsbury Family Reg. or Potato Unbleached Chips 14 Or. & Flour B 25 Lb. 'if, fl $ - -- - v;,5 - - - - V'V1' v Western Vf, Family 3i I lor fi I Kf 17, 1782 5A light Amber Walnuts Average from now until November 24tn T U I! Ll Y ! S A VI $449 worth and receive your free turkey. r v ' |