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Show Voi.83No.23 June 9, 2004 MSI Wil gerYinq The Communities of Aurora, Redmond & Salina since 1911 A Federal Holiday has been declared for Friday, June 11, 2004 in honor of the passing of former President Ronald Reagan. Local post offices will be closed on Friday. The local banks, however, are currently scheduled to remain open. Claim Items By June 30 Owners have until June 30 to claim items left on Sevier School District school buses. After June 30, the items will be donated to good will. Jackets, a pair of tennis shoes, a stuffed bear, a CTR ring, and a pair of ladies sunglasses are among the items located at the Samuel D. Ware Support Services Complex at 2270 E Hwy 118, 2 Richfield. Call to make an appointment to view the 896-473- items between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. v Summer Hours Salina Sun of- he fice will switch to their summer hours. We will be open Wednesday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 12 noon, and then from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. Our office, located at 556 South Main, Gunni- son will be open on Mondays from 9 a.m. untl 12 noon., We are closed on Tuesday. Sevier Sophomores Show Off Basic Academic Skills Results from this years Utah Basic Skills Competency Test (UBSCT) are in and show 64 percent of Sevier School District sophomores passed all three sections on their first try. We are very pleased with Sevier School District student performance on the UBSCT. Our performance, compared to statewide performance. is very encouraging. We are cautiously opti- mistic that our curriculum and professional development investment in the last two years is bringing good returns in student achieve- tion. Students who dont pass all three sections by their senior year and arent exempted because of special education status, will earn a certificate of completion rather than a high school diploma. Statewide, 60.5 percent of students passed all three sections; 16.1 percent passed two of the three; 9.4 percent passed one of the three and 14 percent failed to pass any of the tests. On individual sections of the test, 68.7 percent of Sevier District students tain the efforts and hard work of our teaching and support staff are bringing good educational returns. said Myron Mickelsen, as- passed the math test compared to 67 percent statewide. In writing, 76.1 percent of Sevier students passed, compared to 72.3 percent statewide. Finally, on reading, 90.4 percent of Sevier sistant superintendent of schools for Sevier School School District students passed, compared to 82.8 District. UBSCT is comprised of three tests: math, reading and writing. Students must pass all three sections to be percent statewide. We continue to pursue excellence in all areas and eligible to earn a high school diploma. Apart from the 64 percent who have already passed all three sections, continued ment. However, we are cer- 17.1 percent of students passed two of the three sections and 11.4 percent passed at least one of the sections. Only 7.5 percent didnt pass any of the sections. Students will have five chances between their sophomore and senior years to pass the tests. Once any section is passed, a student need not retest on that sec levels of our educational system. We expect to see performance gains in all of our formative and summative assess- ments, explained Mickelsen. Scores of Sevier District and Cedar Ridge High School, North Sevier High School, South Sevier High School and Richfield High School will soon be posted on the Utah State Office of Education website, www.usoe.org, along with state results. Individual student scores arent posted on the web. School is out, swimming is in! The Satina City Swimming Pool opened the last day of school and kids from around are enjoying the refreshing water and warm sunshine. The pool is open from 7 pm Monday through is $1.50; anyone over 16 gets Saturday. Kids under six years old swim free, and admission for kids ages 5 in for $2.50. The first session of swimming lessons will begin June 21 and will run for two weeks. The cost is $20, and the next sessions will begin July 12 and August 2. Get out of the heat and enjoy summer swimming at the Salina Pool! all 3-- Wolves Den is Salina s newest place to enjoy a meal by Lora Fielding The Wolves Den, Satinas newest fast food restaurant, opened Memorial Day weekend and has been bustling with activity ever since. We started out really busy and have kept that way ever since says owner Marci Brunson. Marci has worked in the fast food industry since she was thirteen years old and has managed several businesses on her own, so shes had plenty of experience cooking up great food. Our big specialty is the Wolf Burger, says Brunson. Two hamburger patties on a triple bun with cheese, ham, and bacon make up this burger and it has been a big hit. We also have everything from shakes and fries to chicken, burgers and salads. Prices range from $1.50 to $6.00, and Brunson and her 1 1 employees hope everyone will stop by to check out their daily specials too. . Named in conjunction with the North Sevier High School mascot, The Wolves Den hopes to attract the high school crowd and encourage school spirit. Stop 0 by any time from 10-1- Monday through Saturday, 0 on Sundays to and see whats cooking! 12-1- Communities to compete for $7.6 million in Block Grants Communities around Utah will receive $7.6 million in federal funds for local im- provement projects. The Looking for something new to do this summer? by Lora Fielding If you're looking for something fun and new to try this weekend, check out Devon and Randa Bullard's new place. Laser Wars. We played Laser Tag when we were in St. George with our grandkids and had a great time so we felt this would be a great thing to bring to our area says Randa. The kids need something to do. and this is just the thing. The Laser Tag arena opened just last week, and with an arcade and vending machines, 50 North 400 West in Salina, will soon be a new hot spot. The Bullards have also fixed up a room designated specifically for parlies or groups and encourage local citizens to hold their next at the arena. Laser Wars is open Thursday and Friday from and Mon- Saturday er 0, 10-1- day, Tuesday, and Wednesday by reservation. Games are $5 each, but a team discount is given for groups of eight or more ($4 each). Also, parties of ten or more can play for only $100 per hour, Which is half price for the thirty to forty plays. To schedule your upcomor party, ing contact the Bullards at er 529-719- 3, 896-522- 2 or 979-809- 3. Utah Community Development Block Grant program, administered by the states Division of Housing and Community Development, has disbursed the funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to Utahs seven regional Associations of Governments. The AOGs rank proposed projects based on local priorities and state and federal guidelines The funding is for the period of April 1, 2004 through March 30, 2005. Funds may be used for a variety of community needs. They can include the operation of human-service- s agencies, the purchase and rehabilitation of homes for low and moderate-incom- e people, planning and con- struction of community buildings, various economi- c-development initia- tives; and water, sewer, and sidewalk upgrades. The Utah CDBG program provides grants primarily to cities and towns with fewer than 50,000 residents and counties of fewer than 200,000 people, with some exceptions. The purpose of the program is to assist in developing viable communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living Miserable Weather for Miserable ' Run The rain did not keep several runners line up for the annual Miserable Metric Marathon in May 29, 2004. See more of the story and winners on page 10 of todays Salina Sun. Pictured is Less Miserable 6.2 K Winner: 1st Place Womens Overall Cari Garff environment, and expanding economic oppoitumties, principally for persons of low and moderate income. The grants were awarded to the seven regional Asso- Washington) Mountainland $770,486 (Summit, Utah, Wasatch) $2,069,227 Six County (Juab, Millard, Piute, Sanpete, Sevier, Wayne) $574,314 South- ciations of Governments (and the counties they eastern (Caibon, Grand, San Juan) $539,793 Uintah Basin serve) as follows: Bear River (Box Elder, Cache, Rich) $821,295 Five County (Beaver. Garfield, Iron, Kane, (Daggett, Duchesne, Uintah) $510,875 Wasatch Front (Davis, Morgan, Tooele, Weber) $2,369,689. |