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Show 12A Emery County Progress Tuesday, November 7, 1989 Red Ribbon Week brings together anti-dru- g stategy A flurry of well planned activities hit Emery County in response to the National Red Ribbon Week last month. Balloons containing drug-fre- e messages were launched from elementary schools throughout Emery County. People turned out in red, wearing Its Hot To Not red and sweat ribbons, camshirts in the anti-dru- g banflew paign. City streets ners with drug-fre- e messages. Emery District lunch workers wore red aprons with messages of Say no to drugs Say yes to life. Eighty teachers attended 2 drug and alcohol prevention training taught by Roma Powell, Emery Jones, the K-1- Deanna Mecham, Chris Stucki and Karla Byrd. of the Red Ribbon Week activities Mrs. Powell and Emery Jones, said in the 2 training sessions, Illegal drugs are crippling our society, and by attending this training you are exercising your concern of the menace. Drugs are affecting every facet of our communities, our schools,' our workplaces, our homes and our entertainment industries that so influence our lives. This $110 billion a year illicit industry is a business whose stock in trade is death, corruption, the theft of our future, and the lives of our youth. Mrs. Powell said that the Emery District has aligned K-1- RENTiTOlOWN .VCR'syrV's? Stereos? Appliances? Furniture the 2 curriculum, and all teachers have received the materials to teach healthy lifestyle skills to their students. Teachers attending K-1- this training received the 2 prevention curriculum and a scope sequence of what is to be taught at each grade K-1- level. Although every lesson should be tailored to the sophistication of the students, it is intended to reach certain themes that should be present in the curriculum at all age levels. Some of these themes relate to the knowledge that students should be acquiring at every step, and some relate to behaviors and values students should manifest. Among the themes that should be present at all levels are the folowing: A clear and consistent of alcothe use that message hol, tobacco and other illicit drugs is unhealthy and harmful. Knowledge of all types of drugs, including what medicines are, why they are used and who should or should not administer them. The social consequences of substance abuse. Respect for the laws and values of society. Promotion of healthy, safe and responsible attitudes and behavior by correcting mistaken beliefs and assumptions, disarming the sense of personal invulnerability, and building resistance to influences which encourage substance abuse. Strategies to involve parents, family members and the community in the effort to prevent use of illicit substances. Appropriate information on intervention and referral services, plus similar information on contacting responsible adults where help is needed in emergencies. before launching their balloons during Red Emery Jones of Four Corners Mental Health talks to Ferron Elementary students Ribbon Week. Sensitivity to the specific needs of the local, school and community in terms of cultural appropriateness and local substance abuse problems. While curricula can convey these themes in a variety of ways, Mrs. Powell said, it is essential that there be no confusion about the basic message: that drug, alcohol and tobacco use will not be tolere ated. The message must be clear, consistent and no-us- communicated positively throughout the materials, the lesson plans, the resources and actual implementation at every grade level in the 2 sequence. While the alignment of the 2 prevention curriculum is now in place, she said that research indicates that no curriculum, by itself, can guaranschool. That tee a drug-fre- e kind of environment can be created only by effective leadership, determined teaching and active involvement of parents and others outside the K-1- K-1- school. Successful prevention education requires a comprehensive program. With the Emery District, Four Comers Mental Health, Emery County Sheriffs AMI (mentally ill), PTA, Peer Helpers, Social Service agencies, Extension Service and all communities Department, and churches throughout Emery County making the commitment to work together, Mrs. Powell said, We have a far greater opportunity to prevent drug and alcohol abuse. She noted that the Emery District has developed a strong school policy against substance abuse. This clearly articulated policy will be the foundation upon which an effective anti-dru- g program will be built ifit is consistently enforced and broadly communicated throughout the district. The key support, will Progress editor Emery High School is pleased to announced that the musical comedy Once Upon A Matress will be presented in the auditorium Nov. 16, 17 and 18 with performances beginning at 7 p.m. each night. Emery High speech and drama advisor Neal Peacock said the musical is excellent entertainment for the whole family. It is the musical story of the memorable Princess and the Pea. Mary Rodgers Hart, daughter of the famous writer Richard Rodgers, wrote the musical, which has been presented on Broadway as well as on television. The adults will like the many plot twists and turns, MONEY MARKET ACCOUNT - $1,000 minimum deposit Unlimited withdrawals and deposits Interest compounded daily Deposits insured to $100,000 by F.D.I.C. Deposit $1,000 in a Money Market Account at any U.S. Bank and watch your money grow at the interst rate of 8 Interest, though, isn't all that's extraor- dinary about U.S. Bank. When you save with U.S., your accounts are INSURED up to $100,000 by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Rate change first of every month. After Rate good through December 31, 1989 principals and teachers. They need to understand the prevention goals of the schools and see that the drug and alcohol policy is enforced. Parents attending the presentations by Dayspring students (young rehabilitated drug addicts) heard students speak of the ruination of their young lives. Parents, during the PTA meetings, where Dayspring students were presenting, asked, Why do drugs hold such sway? How do people fall prey to their lure? How do we identify both those in jeopardy of the compromise and those corrupt individuals so ready to push the poison? What can we do to complement the existing programs of our community? and What can I, one person, do to make a difference? Attitudes are changing and the kids will especially like the songs, costumes, sets and makeup, Mr. Peacock said. The plot involves a young prince who wants to marry, but his mother, the queen, wont allow that to happen. All of the princess maidens who seek his hand must meet a test arranged by the queen. Another twist to the plot is that no one in the kindom can marry until the prince does. As a result, most of the people are pulling for the prince to meet his match. Finally, a maiden, who is nothing like a princess but who really is a princess, challenges for the hand of the prince. The king is also involved in the action, but only through pantomine, since a curse has ARE YOU A LAID OFF COAL MINER... We think you'll find U.S. Bank the most interesting financial institution in Utah. Quite modestly, we think we're just enough to make a statement like that. Searching all ends of the earth for work? Are you told "NO" everywhere you look and it seems youre just spinning your of wheels? Or, your temporary job pay's less than LD what you made in the coal mines? 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Le City, Brigham City and values are being restored, Mrs. Powell suggested. The vision of parents who dared to believe they could achieve a drug-fre- e generation ofAmerican youth has been taken up by individuals from virtually every segment of society. People need to recognize that it is essential to get involved and not tolerate the presence or use of illegal drugs. Mr. Jones and Mrs. Powell have been most appreciative of all the sharing of ideas and concentrated effort in the fight against drugs. They feel that with all agencies working together, finding the best approaches and solving the many phases of the drug problem, we will achieve a drug-fre- e youth and drug-fre- e Utah. We owe it to ourselves and to our children to succeed, she said. Once Upon A Matress to be held at Emery By LARRY W. DAVIS A STATEMENT OF EXTRAORDINARY INTEREST come from superintendents, Call 637-203- 7 for more information, or stop in our office at 525 East 100 South, Price. taken away his ability to speak. Also, a young couple from the kingom has secretly wed, knowing that if their marriage is discovered before the prince is married it will cost them their heads. Lead roles in the musical are played by Tiffany Conover as Princess Winnifred; J.P. Salisbury as Prince Dauntless; Andy Olsen as the king; Sheryl Lake as the queen; Chris Wilson as Sir Harry; Corinne Pugmire as Lady Larken; Spencer Wright as the jester; and Billy Wright as the minstrel. In all, 45 students are involved in the production, while many more are helping backstage. The musical director for the play is Wells Wakefield while student Tonya Israelsen is the artistic director in charge of the set. Tickets for Once Upon A Matress are $3 for adults; $2 for students; $2.50 for senior citizens; and $14 for a family. Tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance from drama students. THANK YOU We want to ex- press our thanks to our family, rela- tives, & friends for making our 50th anniversary a memorable occasion with their presence, gifts, cards, & phone calls. Ralph & Velda Jensen |