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Show Thursday ' VJns11! g S,...-- "" 107tliYear-N- , eSlVip 3Ntfti3 o Q ' I ,'! jit, t 1' Price, Utah 70 o. WJ'Wy, 500 Wcsfs bid goodbye to youth, poge 5A Utah ACT scores drop to 1996 level Fbr the first time since 1988, the states average score on the American College Test has declined. But Utahs scores on the test used by Western colleges to screen applicants are still abbve the national average. The average Utah composite score fell from 2 1 .6 last year to 2 1 .4 on a scale of 1 to 3G. That is the same level as reported in 1996. Carbon parents learn firsthand about students daily routine at back to school night Carbon parents get a feel for what their children experience daily as they visit local classrooms for back to school night The event provides parents with the opportunity to get acquainted with childrens teachers, classrooms and curricu- - college is one of its strengths, Fbust would like to see the population grow by 1,000 students. Financially were small and we dont have enough money to operate well, said Fbust. An additional 1,000 students would increase the budget, but not fixed costs, and would not threaten the small class size advantages cur- ministration and Ph.D. in early By JACKIE ANDERSON Staff reporter Newly hired College of Eastern Utah academic vice president Chuck Fbust views his decision to leave a post at Slippery Rock in Pennsylvania to come to Uni--versi- ty 13-ye- ar lum. The Mont Harmon parents also experienced bells signaling class changes, and the rush to find the next class and avoid being tardy. Teachers were a bit more tolerant of slow parents than they are of slow students, however. Price as an opportunity to explore new areas of education in his lifetime career. I have never worked at a community college. I have worked at private colleges, single sex colleges, state owned universities and in the public schools. Community colleges are an important part of higher education. A lot of my interests are compatible with a community college; interest in providing higher education to everybody, whatever age; interest in student success; interest in reaching out to the community and providinggroup education and economic and social commented Fbust in an interview Tuesday. Fbust earned his bachelor of science in chemistry and English, masters degree in education ad childhood and middle school development at Ohio State University. Ironically, Fbust indicates that he doesnt find the West in general and Price in particular to be that different from western Pennsylvania. Both are coal mining areas settled by vastly diverse ethnic groups, pointed out the new college administrator. The diversity is a strength of the community as well as an aspect that attracts him personally to the Carbon County area. Fbust recognizes many strengths in Prices community college; foremost among them, the small size of the college which makes it possible for every class to be taught by a professor. Small class sizes provide individual interaction between teachers and classmates. The emphasis in a small community college is on teaching and student success rather than on research, as it is at the larger universities. Professors come to community colleges to teach and teach well. The national average has remained at 21 for the last three years. Dips in the test's sections were also witnessed: .1 points in English and reading, .3 points in math and .4 points in science reasoning. Utah had made steady gains in the college entrance test, rising rently maintained. We need to do a better job of stoiy. Most people in Utah dont know what eastern Utah has tell-ingo- ur College of Eastern Utah begins the school year with a new member of the administration. Charles Foust has recently been appointed to the position of academic vice president at the Price college. We specialize in freshmen and sophomores as well as the student and provide a strong foundation for them to con tinue their higher education in a university continued the academic vice president. Although the small size of the to last year's high. from 20.9 in While the slide in 1999 scerps 19-S- minor, it concerns Barbara Lawrence, state coordinator of evaluation and assessment. Officials attributed the decline, in part, to the fact Utah spends less per pupil than any other state. From ACT's point of view, we are well above the nation. I am concerned, how ever, o er the drop and distressed to see that it has happened, Lawrence said. Our education system needs some adjustment. A state task force for learning standards and accountability made up of lawmakers, Lt. Gov. Olene Walker and school board members, (Continued on page 2A) ing highways or higher education, cost more money to sen e people spread out, in our case, over two major campuses, and three or four it sites. Another reason is the nature of a community college, w hich sen es people who come part time, people returning to school and people in need of continuing education throughout their careers, which costs more money thanjhe traditional offeringof coursesfor IS and 19yearold students. to offer. And we need to bringpeople Finally, maintainingthe integrity of small classroom sizes that are onto our edmpus to see for themselves what we have to offer," Foust, valued by those attendinga commucontinued. nity college and provides for their success w here they might not sucAnother area that needs addressed, according to the new vice ceed in a 600 or 700 student class, also costs additional money. president, is to convince the legisFbust hopes to develop even more lature, regents and governor that the school needs to be funded at a programs at the college to son e the higher level than they are currently 21st century. The academic vice funded. president's goals include expanding Why? programs in the human senices One reason is that the CEU serves area, in the developing tochnolojO' a very disperse population. We areas, in museum studies and proserve 17,000 square miles of grams that combine communica-(Continue- d on page 5A) people, and whether you're build Carbon residents reflect on Up with People experiences By KEVIN ASHBY Sun Advocate publisher John and Madeleine Mercier do not have any children at home so the couple volunteered to become one of the many local host families involved with the Up With Feople group touring the Carbon County area. It was awesome," summed up John Mercier on Wednesday. And Merciers comment represented the feeling of all the host families interviewed Wednesday morning as the group members gathered at Washington Park in Price to board the wait ing buses and head off to Canada for their next stop in what will become a world tour for the participants. The Mercier family had a few more beds and extra rooms and, therefore, volunteered to house 10 youth. Highlights of the Mercier experience included a first ever marsh- mallow roast, where an excited young cook from Europe got scared when the marshmallow burst into flames, flinging it across the yard in his excitement. The group was able to visit the Arches and commented that they never could get used to the wonderful landscape of the local area. They also were able to dig for fossils as well as visit a coal mine. It was neat to see a bunch of clean, wholesome, smart, capable young adults like these coming together from all parts of the world to work and talk, commented Mercier. I highly recommend it to anyone. Joyce Smith had the same opinion. She hosted two girls from Germany and Massachusetts. She revealed that her son, Alex, would probably miss the girls the most. She explained that the girls had their own talents that were shared with the family. They took in a movie as well having a barbecue. Would she do it again? In a heartbeat, commented Joyce. Dan and Charline Cummins had girls from Ohio and Japan. The highlight for these girls was a ride in a sidecar connected to a Harley mo- torcycle. The Cummins were impressed with the special Japanese tea ceremony that was conducted in their Cosils Valley happenings, news briefs ... The program was exactly right for Doric and Julie Ravsten. They hosted two girls from Maine and Italy. Deric spent a lot of time brushing up on his Italian with his host daughter. It has been 1 1 years since he was in Italy, but the young host girl commented that he still spoke the language w onderfully. lt was a great experience with some great guests," commented Deric. The five days w ere up w ay to quickly. Julie Cook had four host daughters stay with her. The girls ex- plained that they were most impressed with the dinosaur museum, the physical test taken at the National Guard armory, learning more about the Mormon religion, wliich most of them had never heard of, enjoyingthe landscape and seeing the most spectacular sunsets ever. They also spent a lot of time en- joyingthe blazingsunsets. George Fhrish truly enjoyed the opportunity to host two girls from Michigan and Germany. (Contmued on page 5A) Price printing company undergoing building, parking lot project Rich Lowry, along with other members of the FURST Con- - struction crew, prepares to begin an expansion project at Check out the newspapers website at www.sunad.com or call Peczuh Printing in Price on Tuesday. The project will elude the building and parking lot 637-073- Local health department schedules regular clinics Crisis care available for families in Castle Valley Crisis hotline supports domestic violence victims Historic downtown Helper is once again proud to be the scenic backdrop for the citys annual arts festival. The 1999 event will be bigger and better than ever, claims chairperson Lenda Leek. The festival will feature 27 artists, food, live entertainment on two stages and commemorative merchandise for purchase at Helper City Hall. Southeastern Utah Health District conducts infant immunization clinics Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesdays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. There is a nominal fee, but The Family Support and Adv ocacy Center offers crisis care for fchildren from infants to 11 Climbing domestic violence incidence rates continue to plague Carbon County. Fbrtunately, assistance may be obtained by e makings local or telephone call. Domestic violence victims in the county are crisis line encouraged to dial the local at POOR COPY immunizaitons will be provided free to local resi- dents who cannot afford to pay. years old. Families may use the nursery for medical emergencies, financial stress, dealing with divorce, family violence and previous abuse. Fbr information, call the center at 637-026- 8. j in- - 2. Helper fine tunes city's fifth annual arts festival : home honoringfriends toll-fre- 24-ho- ur 637-658- 9. 4 0 |