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Show THE SAN JUAN RECORD Thursday June 4, 1981 - Page 11 Five CEU graduates from San Juan Five San Juan students were listed among the 1981 graduates of College of Eastern Utah in Price. They were Lori Gibbons and Francis K Jones of Blanding who both earned associate science degrees; Karen Hatch of Monticello, associate of science; Melvin Lee of Monument Valley, associate of applied science in mining technology and Wanda Rose Nez Orr of Montezuma Creek, associate science. CEUs 43rd commencement exercises will begin at 10:30 a.m., of U study being conducted by the University of Utah medical schools Division of Medical Genetics to determine the cause of Down Syndrom a and neural tube defects needs the voluntary cooperation of parents of children born in Utah, with these conditions in the years The purpose of the study is to determine the causes of Down Syndrome and the three major neural tube defects (Spina Bifida, Anencephaly and Encephalo-cele- ), according to Dr. Robert M. Fineman, assistant professor and study director. Our interviewer needs about one hour with the parents of these Dr. Fineman said. children, We are willing to conduct telephone interviews or travel any 1- -r) 1- -r) 1979-80-- HNF skate-a-ram- 81. were still pledges to be collected held last from a skate-a-rain Blanding. Thursday Winners in the event were: grade three through six, Angela Vowell, first; Shayla Certonio, second and Sharlynn Redd and Kristin Mortensen, tied for third. In the second division grade seven through 12 Jason Shum-wa- y took first place, Julie Bayles was second and Staci Guymon, Jimmy Montella and Steve Guymon tied for third. The HNF wishes to thank all who made the skate-a-rasuch a success the skaters, the and all others who pledgers helped. HNF members also want to thank the businesses who gave ma fund-raini- ng Creek Elementary School sport special for special Photo by Bruce Hucko T-sh- achievement. irt Getting better at math...and thats a fact Montezuma Creek does it bet- ter is a theme everyone seems to be humming in the San Juan School District. As far as math is concerned it is true. At Montezuma Creek Elementary the worst problem is language and reading, because most of the children are Navajo and deal To with a second language, on level to be grade expect them would be to expect a miracle Principal Mark Peterson ex- to excel in math, Peterson adds. With a goal of attaining major improvement in math scores, the staff at Montezuma Creek formed a committee to plan a program. Monthly goals were set for each grade. Each student who completes a specific monthly math facts sheets was given a test and rewarded with parties, field trips, and other incentives. The funds for these rewards were raised by the children at a carnival. who Each child passed the final yearly goal by May 15 was honored in a special awards assem math-incenti- school-sponsor- ed plains. however, is an area where they can compete. The staff felt the kids would be able Math, 1 THE HEAD HUNTER KGnV Certonio, owner and Operator m K MX Evening appointments available 535 N. 3rd W. Frosting Tinting Family Plan Hair Care Blanding 678-23- 05 One hundred and twenty-fiv- e children or 42 percent of the entire school completed the final goal and received surprise with their own names and does it better. . .and thats a fact ! One second grade class had 100 percent achieve the final math goal. Peterson notes that this years Competency Test of Basic Skills (CTBS) scores rose dramatically over past scores. Ninety percent of our kids did better in math than any other subject. Peterson says the program will be repeated next year with the hope of lowering the age at which certain math skills are attained. There are still language problems, even in math, he adds and that is an area to be tarPhrases such as less geted. T-sh- than, Get Ready for Summer... Permanent Waves Redkin Helen Curtis ve bly. is greater than, irts is equal to sometimes confuse the Navajo children as they try to translate and compute at the same time. Peterson says they often reverse the meaning of such phrases in translation. The staff intends to practice such phrases repeatedly next year and concentrate on math vocabulary. Montezuma Creek Elementary kids are getting better at math in the meantime. . .and thats a fact. president of the Bonneville Associates, Inc., of Sait Lake City. Corrandini is the first female speaker to address CEU graduates. The newly completed $75,000 Obert C, Tanner Foundation will be dedicated as part of the commencement exercises. Tanner, noted philanthropist, University of Utah instructor and owner of O.C. Tanner Company, will be present for the dedication. where in the state to meet these he said. parents, Every family participating in the study will receive free genetic counseling. We will discuss what presently is known about the childs problem, what happened to the child, when and how happened and the recurrence risks for both parents and other normal children. information will, of course, be kept in strict confidence. No information identifying a specific child or family ever will be made public, Dr. Fineman said. All Interested parents should call 3. The Dr. Fineman at 581-894- study will be conducted during the coming three months. raises $1,500 a As of Tuesday, the Hereditary Nephritis Foundation (HNF) had collected over $1,500 and there Math fact achievers of Montezuma Cor-randi- ni, of U seeks aid in genetic study A Adult education graduates of San Juan Hie:h are (back row, Steve Palmer, Paul Raymond, Belisario Provoste, Judy Kiddle, (front row, Lydia Palmer, Debbie Evans, Linda Barbara Swenson, Rose Gravelle, Maurine Burnett, Not pictured: Pauline Abe, Fritzie Ewart, Bellm, Howard Bellson, Carol Cantsee, Arveda Deschene, Grace Deu, Debbie Jim, Amy W. Morrell, Photo by Stan Byrd BenJTsosiejaiidjCaren Walker, June 5, in the Geary Theatre. Speaking will be DeeDee ma Control coddling moths now of moths Notice a plethora around your home lately? They are coddling moths and persons with apple and pear trees who want to protect fruit from moth damage, should initiate a control program, according to Jim Stevens, county extension agent. In the Blanding area, insecticide should be applied to trees on June 12 or 13. their support: Repeat applications through days if diazinon is used, or 18 days if imidan is used. For other insecticides, follow instructions on the label, advises Stevens. 14 Blanding Home Center, Blanding Merc, Bronson Office Supply, Canyonlands Texaco, Elk Ridge Cafe, JTN In- surance, Johnsons Laundromat, KUTA radio station, Lyman Truck Lines, Motor Parts, Parley Redd Merc, Pay Day Drugs, San Juan Theater, Silver Smith Shop and Western Auto of Blanding. Also, Coca Cola Bottling Company of Price, Utah and Therman Harris of Holsum Bread. special thanks to Custom Floors and Furnishings for the A ? use of the skating rink. Our common denominator Here is a table that tells the average American what he or she is working for, hour by hour, during the normal eight-ho- ur workday. 8:00-9:Pay federal taxes 0:47) Pay state and local taxes (0:58) Total time spent paying taxes equals 2 hours and 45 minutes or 34 percent of your pay. 10:43-11:Pay grocery bill 0:03) 47 9:48-10:- 45 48 11:49-12:4- Lunch break 8 12:49 to 1:11 Pay for clothes (0:23) 1:12-2:- Pay for house and 38 its operation 0:27) 2:39-3:0- 3 Pay for medical care (0:30) 3:09-3:- 50 August 20 will be necessary every ,, Pay for transporta- tion (0:42) 3:51-4;- 09 Pay for recreation (0:19) Pay for all other exas personal care and such penses business, private education and savings. (0.51) 4:10-5:- 00 . |