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Show Page 10 E lends-c- n progcm Nephi, Utah 'Itmes-efti- a tEIje ccicnco education cpporluniOios in Fall H 990that The Colorado Plateau is being discovered by people from all over the world. As pressure increases to build and change our ever, without a thorough understanding of local environments ence, citizenship and safety will help students enjoy the out- doors in safe and respectful and land use needs, appropriate decisions are hard to make. This landscape lawmakers and citi- fall Canyonlands Field Institute zens are being required to make is offering one week programs for more difficult decisions about elementary, middle and high how to manage the land. How school students which teach sci ways. The programs are designed to meet most state science curriculum guidelines. Each five day program begins Monday, ends Friday, and is packed with inforscience curricmative, hands-oulum. In addition middle and high school groups will have the n Wednesday, September 2, 1998 opportunity to learn the same curriculum, but in the context of a professionally guided, multi-da- y river trip on one ofthe wests premier rivers such as the Colorado, the Green or the San Juan. All land based portions of each program will take place in the heart of the redrock canyon county at the Professor Valley Field Camp near Moab, Utah. Canyonlands Field Institute is educational organia zation. Interested persons may 2 for contact CFI (800) more information about this and other education opportunities. it non-prof- 860-526- Avintaquin, While diver and Emma Park become spike bull only hunting areas holders. For the first time, a few of the popular elk hunting destinations in the Price area have changed to spike bull only hunting this year. The former Avintaquin limited entry elk unit has been incorporated into the new Wasatch Mountains spike bull unit, so hunting will be available for spikes only by general season QD0(Ca permit The White River and Emma Park areas located on the north side of HWY-6- , between Soldier Summit and Helper, also are included in the Wasatch Mountains spike elk unit. These areas were hunted last year by holders of any bull elk permits. This year, hunters may harvest only spike bulls in these areas. OpC pFDGGi 3E)flDliI)Ue 0 c0?Op Utah gas prices continued a in five weeks, according to AAA Gas prices throughout much of the United States have maintained a decline since November. Analysts credit the price fall to a worldwide glut of oil that keeps supply ahead of demand. spokesperson Rolayne In an effort to boost sagging oil Prices are 12 cents lower than this time last year. prices, for several months Local averages for regular unnations tried ree leaded gasoline are: peatedly to reduce production-Bu- t cutback agreements have Ogden, $1.14 (unchanged since July 21); Provo, $1.13 (up 3 fallen short of their targets, and cents); and Salt Lake City, $1.16 the economic situation in Asia (down 2 cents), according to continues to hold down demand AAAs survey of more than 400 for oil, analysts say. Meanwhile domestic Anroduc- gasoline retailers in Utah, Nevada and northern California tion of gasoline reached an Utahs prices are 6 cents highhigh in July, said Alan er than the national average of Kovski of The Oil Daily, a Washnewsletter. $1.08, which have fallen 2 cents ington, Retail gas prices just keep drifting down everywhere," Kovski said. Refineries are operating at high volumes." Since July 21, gas prices in northern California are down by an average of four cents a gallon to $1.23. Nevada gas prices are unchanged at $1.21 a gallon in the same period, according to slow decline and have fallen a penny in one month, AAA reported recently. Retail gasoline averages $1.14 a gallon for regular unleaded self-serv- e in Utah, said AAA Fair-cloug- near-consta- nt h. self-serv- all-tim- e D.C.-base- d I?' AAA. Preside:; launches s?c?evjido reading Cor Uch cftidcnCs program from lion adults and ten million Second grade students Salt Lakes Franklin Elementary School joined National Education Association President Bob Chase for the kick-of- f of Its An Up Thing To Read a statewide literacy program designed for Utah elementary school children. Chase who represents 2.4 million education employees nationwide didnt start with a speech, but pulled out a favorite childrens book and read it to the d youngsters who had gathered at his feet in the kiva at the Franklin Elementary Library. When he finished, Chase encouraged the students to participate in the Its An Up Thing To Read literacy program and finish at least three books before the end of the year. He reminded them that in 1997, children involved with the UEA program read a total of 28,896 books. Always take very special care of books, Chase said. Utah Education Association President Phyllis Sorensen applauded Chase for presiding over Read Across America, the largest reading celebration in the history of the United States. The March 2 event brought one mil wide-eye- SEgflTQ (TiP) gETflTffi (Tffl ftP gipfl DOUtLMKimNHnMt 3 , this years contest period. Chases told approximately 1,000 teachers attending the pre-scho- ol conference that schools and communities need to work together to improve schools. We must revitalize from within or be dismantled from without, Chase said. col- Open-Driv- paign. After, the governor talked to children about pedestrian and cycle safety and proclaim Sep- tember Schools Open Drive Carefully month. e CarefulSchools ly is an annual campaign sponsored by the American Automobile Association, says Rolayne Fairclough AAA spokesperson. -- Open-Driv- AAA Utahs September cam- paign seeks to reduce serious traffic hazards faced by school children and to remind motorists to drive cautiously and to be aware of the increased number of children in the traffic mix. Children between the ages of Top Quality Homes at Guaranteed Lowest Price. 924,l QUALITY WHOLESALE HOMES X -8- 88-720-0060 Utah, 6 children were killed and 364 injured in pedestrian traffic collisions and 2 children were killed and 375 injured in bicycle traffic collisions. Students, especially young students often lack experience in dealing with traffic. Motorists can help reducb risks to children by following these suggestions: Slow down around schools and residential areas. Remember, the speed limit in school zones is 20 mph. Watch out for children! They may be running or simply be distracted and forget to look out for vehicles. Realize children can be unpredictable. Look for clues children may be in the area. For example, look for safety patrols, crossing guards, bikes, school buses and school zone signs. Use extra caution when driving in bad weather or when the sun on the horizon obscures vision. If you drive in the early morning, be certain to clean car windows and mirrors. Always obey traffic signs and symbols. Drive with extra caution near school bus sites and come to a stop when children are boarding or exiting a school bus. Join the American Legion Veterans of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Merchant Marines, and National Guard are all eligible to be members of the American Legion. Membership is open to anyone who served in the military during any of the wars that involved the United States. The American Legion was organized in 1919. It is the largest veterans organization in the world. Nephi is Post 1 in the state of Utah. All local veterans are invited to join the Nephi Post Z J C during four-mon- th torists to watch for children as a injured in pedestrian traffic Available! SERVING YOU NATIONWIDE 333? ters part of AAA Utahs Schools lisions in the United States were e Carefully, cam- in this age group. In 1996 in Dealerships Sm U K-M- Utah Governor Michael Leav- 5 to 15 years represent just 15 itt walked youngsters to school percent of the population in the on August 31 to teach them safe United States but in 1996, 29 pedestrian habits and urge mo- percent of the people killed or D p, vc PREMIER STEEL .1 said. Beginning September 1, more than 225,000 Utah elementary school students will be eligible to participate in the 1998 Its An Up Thing To Read program, Radio sponsored by Seven-UDisney and the Utah Education Association. Schoolchildren who take part in the program receive a special Library Card" from their teacher. When they read a book, their teacher places a special UEA sticker on the card. Once a child has obtained three stickers, he or she may visit a participating store and receive a Seven-U- p soft drink for their efforts. and Albertsons stores throughout Utah will serve as prize redemption cen- Governor tLcaviGi emphasizes "OcheoO'i pon-DriGarciblly" ail!. BUIL'DINGISAL'E I chil- dren together to celebrate Dr. Seusss birthday with books, she o 1. Membership dues are $21.00 per year. Annual dues include See your local dealer or call: DIRECTV $1,000 of insurance and a sub- 3 scription to Legion magazine which keeps members informed of all veteran programs and reunions. The American Legion is a sponsor of the American Flag Protection Amendment to the United State Constitution for protection of the American Flag against desecration. Call, or see. Bill Sperry, post adjutant. Dale Worwood, or any member of Post 1 for more information or to join. It is time to sign up now for 1999. PEGASUS SATELLITE TELEVISION r- MM1 Iswunw - tM" DIRECTV. - i rfmtaai SwWIWOWIanSWawi-wioaefB- ei Siain inn'n i - iMlmitswmaoaMUBalKhinMMKI i I |