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Show 4 f 3 The Salma Sun Wednesday, Dec. 16, 1992 Decisions on travel to be handled now by principals out-of-distr- ict Policy changes, personnel matters, and a resolution were all approved by Sevier School Districts board of education at its regular meeting last Thursday. A change in the policy govtravel requests erning will simplify the process and allow decisions to be made at the school level. Instead of coming to theboard for approval, employees will now clear their requests with the district office through the principal of the school. According to the policy, events under the jurisdiction of Utah High School Activities Association do not require approval. Principals are expected to approve only those requests that relate to ongoing programs. Student trips should be within a reasonable distance from the district. Three selected -- a '3T7---'r- sliuJ congress and president in setting federal budget priorities that will focus on the health, housing and educational needs of Americas children. A teacher intern from Idaho State University was approved for Ashman School. She will work for two months in kindergarten and two months in third grade, beginning in self-conce- January. In other business, Kamille G. Forbush was sworn is as a member of the board of education, replacing David Blackwell, who resigned in November. Troy Jones, of Richfield High was recognized as 2A Cross Country Coach of the Y ear, and eight student athletes were recognized for their abilities and accomplishments in volleyball and football. Jr. Wolfe News Home and School: Vital Links randomly schools were chosen to participate in the 1993 Youth Risk Behavior Survey conducted by the State Office of Education in cooperation with the U.S Centers for Disease Control. Schools involved will include Cedar Ridge, Richfield and South Sevier high schools, which will provide 345 students to answer questions about alcohol and drug use; behavior, eating habits and safety. Only statewide results will be reported. A resolution supporting reinvesting in America was approved by theboard. The resolution is part of a call to action from the National School Boards Association, National PTA and six other national organizations representing teachers and school administrators. It encourages school boards to support the newly elected if 3 I1 Busy two AIDS by LILY ESKELSEN President, Utah Education Association The interesting thing about kids is that they can make us feel bad for doing the right thing as fordoing the wrong thing. Case in point. About one year ago, we sat down with aware son to discuss his report card. His grades had been, well, lets just say there was no place to go but up. We wanted some natural reward, natural consequence that would light a fire within a rather soggy attitude. So we thought, whats on the mind in the of virtually every Western Hemisphere? Exactly. A drivers license. So we laid out a plan whereby with a little applied energy, Jeremy would be able to get his drivers license on his 16th birthday. We, being kind and generous, would pay the Good Student Discount Rate for insurance. He would have to pay the difference between that and the regular rate if he did not qualify with a B average. He accepted the challenge with absolute confidence, , ( As the semesters passed, we told ourselves not to push the point, but were human-typ- e parents and helpful nagging is part of our genetic makeup. Dont you think you should save half your allowance for your insurance? He did not. Can we with help you your algebra so you can get your grade point up? No thanks. You had to hand it to him. He In was confident. control. But a week before his birthday, he didnt qualify for the discount, and he didn t have the money . Then came the Negotiations. His attitude arose, not from confidence that his grades were up or hed saved his money, but from his certainty that he could Self-assure- d. self-assur- the original deal. After all, he was our firstborn, and this was all he wanted for his birthday. Hed pay us back. Honest. He just HAD to drive on his birthday. ALL his friends got to drive on PULLEEZZZ. THEIR birthdays. He was shocked, disappointed and angry that we wouldnt discuss it. As soon as he earns the money, hell drive. It hurt that he saw us as mean, heartless and unsympathetic. However, we would have felt weak, manipulated and irresponsible if we had made him happy and backed down. Being a parent means feeling bad sometimes. But its better to feel bad for doing whats right than to feel bad for giving in and doing whats wrong. weeks; fund raising; assembly coming to NSMS Sharon Gurr We have had a fun two weeks here at NSMS. First we had a man named John Goddard come to talk to us about Thailand. He showed us movies of their customs and religions. In the movie there were sumos and kick boxers and we saw how they fight. That was totally cool! I think everyone enjoyed it because the students were very involved. Next on our busy schedule we had We were supposed to have our parents sign them and bring them back and give them to our fourth hour teacher. After that Spanish students made pinatas because it is part of the beliefs and customs of Spanish speaking people. They started their projects on Thanksgiving and probably wont finish until Christmas. They have enjoyed this messy activity. We have been selling and buying raffle tickets for a quilt made by volunteers under the direction of Mrs. Kjar. Proceeds from the raffle go to the Kris McBride fund. The mid-term- s. Coming soon we will have an AIDS assesmbly on December 17. A lady who has the HIV virus, along with her young son, will be the speaker. The assembly will be prethe sented at two differen times 6th and 7th graders will attend during second hour. The 8th graders will have a more intensive presentation and will have to bring a signed permission slip from home to see the program 6th hour. Parents are invited to attend either program. , One of the new items to this years school program is the participation in various workshops sponsored by the school. Last Friday students were able to choose a workshop of their interest and will continue in that workshop this Friday. Some of the choices were: tole painting, western swing, leather work, basketball, portfolio instruction, ACT preparation, greenhouse construction and music education. Workshops in the past have been very successful and most students report they enjoy having a diversity from the traditional classroom work, and are learning skills helpful to function in society. Two of our students at North Sevier have been chosen to participate in the World Scholar Athlete Games in Rhode Island next June. Beckie Hales and Audrey Hales were accepted and will compete in the athletic field as well as the academic level during their two week stay. We would like to congratulate these two and wish them the best of luck. Science Projects Are Fun Science projects are fun. If you dont think so, ask any of these students from Mr. Warren's Fifth Grade Class at Salina Elementary. Alisa Bastian, a student at NSHS, headed the project. Parents were invited to come a see the projects, and students received certificates of achievement for their efforts. to hide it you wall drive it away. Samuel Johnson Forgotten patient Christmas program still needs help do the shopping. The Hospital can also use individual items such as socks, underclothing, toiletries (no razors or aerosol cans) gloves, warm hats, and wrapped candy. Anyone interested in helping should call as soon as possible. Ask for Shawna Peterson or Janina Chil3 or or ton at contact the Dept, of Human Services, PO Box 270, Provo, 344-424- 344-425- 4; Cub Scout to represent - This The weeks sports schedule: girls bask ;tball team will have their first home game Wednesday, against Millard. The, of Saturday they will travel to Beaver for a game. This years team has had only two games and lost both, but Coach Larsen says they re improving each day. For the boys basketball action this week, their game will be held in Richfield on Friday, then at home against the Gunnison Bulldogs on Saturday. Both should be exciting games, so come and support the team. On Thursday, the Wrestling Team will travel to Wayne County for a tournament. Good luck wres- Leaders receive awards for service 4-- H The Sevier County 1 8 at Sevier Valley Applied Technology Center, Richfield. An excellent meal was served. Entertainment included a vocal solo by Anton Simmons and a medley of songs by the Clean Up The Earth Club. Several leaders awards were presented. The Doorknob award 4-- H 4-- went to Phyllis Torgersen, of Aurora, for outstanding work with the Club. The Lost Creek Wranglers Alumni Award went to Carolyn Washburn who was active in 4-- as a youngster and is just as active as a leader. Connie Sorensen received the Clover Key Award for her outstanding work leading two 4 H clubs and being the Advisory Council received Stillman presidenL Judy Volunteers Award the Salute to leader with for her work as a and the and projects sewing cooking 4-- H 4-- H H -- 4-- H 4-- H 4-- H Guide Dog Puppy program. The Award of the Clover and pins were presented to leaders for their years of service. Receiving the 15 year pin was Verlene Brown; 10 year pins went to Mary Jo Judd and Judy Sitthichai; 5 year pins, Dixie Betcnson, Sheldon Buchanan, Blake Camp, Brent Coates, Joan Coates, Eva Lynn Holt, Christine Jensen, Lori Nielson, Diana Ogden, Kendall Quamberg, Connie Sorensen, and Alan Partridge. The pins were sponsored by the Utah Bankers Association and presented by Ruth Baker. leaders received a cerAll first-yetificate and seal for their first year of service. There were 45 new first-yeleaders this year. The banquet was a way of saying thank you to all the 4-- leaders from the Advisory Council and the Extension Service staff. They leader could receive wish every an award as they all deserve it. 4-- H Lead- 4-- H Utahns ar ar H 4-- H tlers! On December 17 and 18th the NSHS drama department will present The Most Beautiful Star and Medieval Christmas. Cost is $2 per person or $10 per family. Showtime is 7 p.m. in the NSHS auditorium. Dont miss these shows for great holiday entertainment. New member named to Sevier School Board A 1982 honor graduate of South Sevier High School, Kamelle G. Forbush, was sworn in last Thursday as a member of the Sevier School District Board of Education. " Mi ers Banquet was held November When any fit of gloominess, or perversion of mind, lays hold upon you, make it a rule not to publish it by complaints, but exert our whole care to hide it. By endeavoring The Forgotten Patient Christmas Program at the Utah State Hospital is still in need of people to help provide Christmas gifts to patients. 100 patients who are middle aged and older and who do not have families, or whose families are unable to help, are still without sponsors. Any individual or group can assist in providing gifts for one or more patients. Cash donations are also appreciated and volunteers will goal was to sell $300 worth of tickets. This was possible if each student purchased one ticket. Mr. Rasmussen's fourth hour class has sold Because of $150 by themselves. this, they received a party including pizza. The pizza and prizes were donated by the teachers in appreciation of the students' hard work. The quilt will be raffled off at the assembly on the 17th. If you haven't purchased a ticket already, please ask your student to do it for you today. She was chosen by the board after four of the 12 applicants for the position in Precinct One were interviewed. She replaces David Black-wel- l, who resigned. There are two years remaining in the term of office. Forbush holds as Associate of Science degree, having graduated Magna Cum Laude from Snow College. She is owner and manager of Gray Mountain Sporting Goods, and has been on the South Sevier High School coaching staff for four years. For three years she has been a teacher for the Utah Emergency Medical Training Council, and is now the blood coordinator for the South Sevier area. Forbush is actively involved in church and community athletic teams. My interest in serving on the school board stems from my genuine concern for kids, Forbush stated. I have spent most of my life in this valley and I have a great deal of pride associated with it. I believe that children deserve a quality educational experience. She and her husband, Kirk, are parents of four children. Some fellows pay a compliment like they expected a rCCCi"' -- Kin Ilubbard Aaron Hansen, a Cub Scout in Aurora, has been chosen to represent the 50,000 youth registered in Scouting in the Utah national Parks Council. Aaron is the youngest son of Jerry and Connie Hansen in a family of ten children where three older brothers have already achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. The young Cub Scout has received several awards and prizes. Scout Executive, Thomas Pow-elsays the boy represents 50,000 Scouts who will have been regis-ter- ed in the Council by the end of He explained that December. in membership Scouting is based on annual registration and this is the first time 50,000 youth have been registered in a single year in this Council. Powell said it is very encouraging to see so many boys in Scouting when the programs critics say it is outdated and no longer relevant. Scouting teaches a boy values, provides him training and experience which produces skills and greater self esteem and makes the boy a productive citizen, Powell said. l |