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Show f Press fissn. Utah Alliant Tech, Magna Chamber award three scholarships to Cyprus High School students It'll be 'worse than usual' Get out the spray, prepare for mosquito infestation lems can increase EDITOR essarily from an open field EDITOR across the street or a drain ditch next door. The mosquitoes can migrate more than 20 miles, and with temperatures 80 degrees or above, they will hatch and be flying and biting - within four or five days. He noted that this spring (14 days of rain this month) has caused an extremely bad mosquito problem one that will exist for at least the next two weeks. "We are doing what we can, as fast as we can," Lusty stressed. "We have been working 12 to 14 hours a day, but we are still behind schedule. With school out soon, we'll be getting our summer help and hopefully take control of things." Meanwhile, if you are going to be outside, wear long pants, long-sleeshirts and blouses, and a lot of repellent. For more information, call the Magna District Office, 6:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., Spring flowers. But they also bring out the worst in mosquito infestations -infestations which have already started, according to Evan Lusty, district manager of the Magna Mosquito Abatement District Three Cyprus High School seniors are recipients of large college scholarships, presented annu- ally by Alliant Techsystems and Magna Chamber of Commerce. The scholarships in the form of cash - one for $1,000 and two for $500 each - were given at an awards luncheon, held by Alliant, last week. Recipients are: - wetter-than-norm- al "Fogging" is a thing of the past at least for now because of various factors which prohibit spray fogging through the city. Lusty noted. "We try to control the migration of the pests into the community, but there are times when this is very difficult, if not impossible. Whenever we or more of receive a quarter-inc- h rain at one time, we have bad mosquito problems - and that has happened several times within the past month,". Lusty explained. He noted that within 10 days of a heavy rain, mosquito prob - - by GARY R. BLODGETT - and not nec- by GARY R. BLODGETT April and May rains bring Daniel Eldon Nye, son of - . Kenneth and Vickie Nye, $1,000; and Heather Howell, daughter of Brent and Terri Howell, and Krystal Sky Boyce, daughter of Sheldon Boyce and Kim Mac Yachlan, $500 cash awards each. Nye received the coveted Alliant Techsystems Outstanding Math and Science Award. Howell and Boyce were honored in the same math and science category. All three Magna winners were chosen from several applicants sub- mitted by the CHS Math and Science Department. Daniel succeeds his older brother, Joshua, who was top recipient last year. Daniel maintains a that is just about as perfect as a student can get 3.966 based on a 4.0 GPA. He is going to attend Utah State University, majoring in mathematics. He placed first in competition at CHS; and 250-776- 5. - n us V - v c completed Advanced Placement (AP) courses in U.S. History, w Chemistry, Calculus AB, English, and Statistics. He is a member of the CHS var- - ZQ SSMST MAGNA, UTAH 84044 THURSDAY, MAY 27, 1999 VOLUME 91 NO. 28 Krystal Sky Boyce, left. Heather Howell and Daniel Eldon Nye are recipients of Alliant Techsystems e cash scholarships. ship positions and likes to paint, play the piano, and participate in rock climbing. She plans to attend die University of Utah. stuKrystal is also a high-hondent, maintaining a 3.97 GPA. She plans to attend the University of California in San Diego. A Science sity soccer team. Heather is a high honor student avermaintaining a 3.7 grade-poiage. She has completed AP courses jn Calculus (both AB and BC), .Statistics, Chemistry, U.S. History, and Art History. She also attended chemistry classes at the University of Utah last year. Heather has held several leader nt or Sterling Scholar, Krystal has played the flute in the Jazz Band SfT t" ; 1999 math-scienc- and Concert Band four years, and has served as the school's Science Olympic Team captain for the past four years. She is a varsity soccer player and coached the Women's League Soccer. Advance Placement cours- es completed include Biology, Calculus, English, American History, and European History. I ltC ST X fit Mm Ma t r (Sm Ml P fh IHmi S t RFDOM '$'NgrltK 0E OUR IN MEMO RV s : s'. A & 'ftvSvy' X 4 'It was dangerous, but thrilling. I'd like to do it again' COMRADES N . This is the second of a - ' two-pa- rt series unexpectedly within a few feet of hungry crocodiles as hap- - EDITOR pened to travelers Q Mike Dennison was right Africa would be the most adventurous, d thrilling, and dangerous part of his trek. Europe would be die most relaxing, yet filled with new things to see and do. He landed in Nairobi, East Africa, in March; not that the time of year makes much difference because you can actually hike from the jungles of Africa to one of its tall mountains in a matter of houn - and experience a change in temperature of nearly 120 degrees. "We left the jungle in steaming 90 degree temperature with extreme humidity and within hours were partway up ML Kenya in a blizzard," Mike said. "The change in temperature and weather was gradual, but it didn't take long to be affected by the cold and snow on the mountain." In fact, he noted, a porter around-the-worl- Magna Memorial Park is tribute to all war veterans who gave their lives in the line of duty. They, along with all loved ones who have passed away, will be honored by thousands this Memorial Day. Scheduled Thursday. Friday. June 3-- 4 Speakers, valedictorians, salutatorians chosen for graduation ceremonies by GARY R. BLODGETT Valedictorian is J.D. Nielsen and Salutatorian is Sarah Rollins. EDITOR Student speakers, valedictorians and salutatorians for graduation ceremonies to be held next week in the Granite School District have been announced by the district's Board of Education. District schools will hold com- mencement exercises at various sites and different days and times Thursday, June 3, and Friday, June 4. School dates, times and names of speakers are as follows: - Cyprus High School June 4 at 10 a.m. at the University of Utah Huntsman Center. There are 357 graduates. Student speakers are Tyler Payne, Kurt Osborn, Melissa Thomas and Erin Reinkoester. Valedictorians are Kurt Osborn and Melissa Thomas, is and Erin Reinkoester Salutatorian. - Granger High School June 3, at 11 a.m. in the West Valley City There are 504 graduates. Speakers are Bryan Nash , J.D. Nielsen COPY and John Seamon. parks, warn tourists to stay on marked trails. To venture just a few feet away, to a river bank, for exam- ple, could put you by GARY R. BLODGETT . forMagna's explorer; Europe seemed 'more like home' around-the-wor- ld abW 'Srsiirtir tM 7'. ; ft Hike through Afri ca offer ed many thrillsr chills ikw High School -Commencement is June 3 at 10 a.m. at the There will be 530 receiving diplomas. Speakers are Kim Dang, Randall Gunn, Benjamin Parkes and Holly Amell. Valedictorians are Holly Amell, Kim Dang, Megan Hoepper, Jennifer Smith and Crystal Zdunich. Kearns High School -Ceremonies begin June 3 at 7 There pjn. In the WVC will be 576 graduates. Student speakers are Parley Jacobs, Sarah Meier, Mike Moon, Ryan Reese and Heather Ipson. Valedictorian is Heather Ipson and Salutatorians are Carrie Huff, Katie Miyake, Jennifer Riches, Adam Tuft and Bryan Wright - Taylorsville High will graduate 640 on Friday at 2 p.m. at the University of Utah Huntsman Center. lying precariously against the bank of a dried-u- p creek bed. Learning the ways and habits of wild animals before set- ting out on a trek was Mike, hip close and personal" with a Silverback gorilla essential. "I learned that when associating with Silverback gorillas -- the most dense jungle areas in the world which are often used as villagers' pets you because of the extremely high rainfall. never get yourself above the "It was a remote, hard to get-t- o site, but it was gorilla , nor look the animal worth die extra time and effort," Mike beamed. direcdy in the face. It frightens "I had read about this jungle fantasy as a and angers him," Mike noted. another with teenager. It was weird when 1 read iL and it was working group I was getting into "But when almost impossible to believe when I saw iL was the mountain ascending He said there were swarms of butterflies -overcome with hypothermia and position for a picture with the I found some frostbite before he could reach myself slightly gorillas, larger than your head - skinny, snake-lik- e above one of them - and lookworms each more than Mikes camp only partway up long, and die mountain. ing him directly in the face. chameleons with three horns. When Mike arrived in England to begin his "We fed him and gave him Fortunately, the animal turned trek through Europe, he became seriously ill as extra clothing, but he died away without attacking. the result of an earlier infection, probably before they could get him off Villagers many of diem livdie mountain and to a hospital," ing on the banks of lakes and caused by reaction from an insect bite. rivers rather than in the deep said Mike. The spot on the back of my neck swelled to are basically uncivithe size of a small orange, and it took various The local hiker reached the f-to-p jungle of Ml Kenya-a- n altitude of lized, with customs that seem treatments to find something that would relieve feet-- on iL" he said. 17,000-plu- s the third day. strange to westerners. But western tourist customs are just as Asked about die most difficult adjustment he Inside the dark African junhad to make, Mike quickly replied: strange to diem. gles is a story of its own. Rituals of at least one group "The transition back to the real world after There's the unexpected just Mikes book, MBeyond the of villagers include kidnapping months of hiking w ith only one or two changes around the comer. Edge, will be released this the bride following a wedding, of clothes, bathing in the rivers, and sleeping on experiences happen regu- summer. and then ransoming her back to the ground. That's why I refer to the trek larly. the groom; killing a bull inside through Europe as returning to the real world." And it's not just the popularly-regarde- d Mike said getting used to spending money fierce animals that cause die concerns. of a grass hut as an offering; and males that or again was also difficulL T had to be so careful For example, it's not die dreaded lion, or tiger, cannot eat meat that has been prepared or even die crocodile that records the highest seen - by a woman. not to buy anything I really didn't need, even To prove their manhood, boys aged 14 to 16, though I desired having iL" he said. "But I did toll of human life year after year. It's the huge hippo. prove their manhood by tracking and then break down and buy a new set of clothes for die in small river craft, killing a lion with their spear. But to make it European trip." "They delight overturning He emphasized that because of his height and then pulling their victims underwater. They more difficult and provide an incentive for a don't eat them, they just drown them," Mike quick kill - the youths cannot eat or drink dur(over light skin, and language barrier, noted. "Hippos are also dangerous on land. ing tracking of the lion. he "stood out like a sore thumb" in Africa and Mike said he encountered 30 to 40 species of Asia. Despite their size, they can easily outrun man. but - "And when you see a hippo yawn, dial's not wildlife during his trek through Africa But in Europe, he was just a regular, western because he's lazy and about to take a nap. It's never a rhino. "These animals have been killed tourisL Mike is writing a book "Beyond The because he's not happy with those around him, almost to extinction," he noted. He Edge" - to be off die press about and hell do anything to protect his turf." Probably the most interesting site in Africa can be reached on the website Signs in public places, and posted in an die was die Ruwenzori Mountains ranked among http:www.Skyfamily.comvamer. - et Hunter Taylorsville High School next to Mike's group. Fortunately, nothing happened, but a couple walked within 30 feet of two crocks - Valedictorian is Brigham Lund-ber- g and Salutatorian is Steven Katz. Students speakers are Sarah R. Meier and McKell Withers. - - - - t), - - mid-Jun- - e. |