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Show 'rrr MAY 4, 1983 .Month Coiuiintv Haws lions journal Youth Reading Program Set For Summer - Are your children eager for a FARMINGTON hot on the trails-typ- e adventure where they can from world the home? explore THATS THE option available to one and all from the Davis County Library, this summer, as they announce their summer reading program--- " A Summer Reading Adventure. Theyll have the choice of reading three adventures, and creatively deciding which ending they want their story to take. Stories that can be selected are "Mystery on a Winter Night, Danger in the Library or Mystery of the Leather Bookmark. IN ADDITION, youngsters will be able to attend six 90 minute sessions at their area library. At the north branch, in Clearfield, itll be offered from 20; at headp.m. on Thursdays, June in Farmington, Wednesdays from 10:30 quarters a.m.-noo- n 20 and at south in Bounfrom June 20. tiful, p.m. Wednesdays, June In a handout to be given parents visiting the library explaining the program, the purpose behind the program is to help children develop positive attitudes toward reading. WE DO not teach reading skill. We do not make children read a certain number of books. We do not reward children who read more books than other children. We do encourage children to be actively inquisitive and creative, and guide them to books which will help satisfy their curiosity and their need for enjoyable, high quality entertainment. In addition, youngsters can gain introduction to the library experience and explore by doing reading, assisted by the programs and a booklet, Summer Reading Adventure. THOSE COMPLETING the booklet and its dangerous pathway through adventure, and have completed all the reading which the adventure required will earn the admiration of the library for courage and reading skill during the summer of 1983. tb ly ly ly ' I W A fi f c, ? Making books live as part of Book Week were students in Glen Larsens 5th grade class at Crestview Elementary School. In the back are: Kelly Nessaye, playing The Wolf Dog; Victoria Martin, playing Mary Lennox in The Secret Garden and Aaron Witcher, playing the Indian in The Value of Truth and Trust; front, Colby Noyes playing the boy in Summer of Monkeys, and Angie Wheeler parts in "Alice in Wonderland and John Noll dressing as Johnny Ap leseed BOOK WEEK CHARACTERS By DONETA GATHERUM LAYTON - Reading is not a lost art., Children still enjoy spending, spare time with a book. Libraries are popular places. -- NATIONAL Library week is a time when reading and using libraries is stressed. The public becomes aware of books and their place in our world. Last week, the library and reading was the focal point throughout the classrooms of Crestview Elementary School in Layton. Activities were organized by Mrs. Tuttle, Media Center coordinator and by individual classroom teachers to involve students in reading programs. BEGINNING each morning at 10:30 a m. all children spent n 15 minutes reading. The read-a-tho- time continued throughout the week. During this reading period, the school principal, the secretary and the librarian traveled to the clasd srooms to share stories with the students. tes Where the Red Webb. Fern Grows was third place in the favorite list. OTHER books that were selected by classes included Mrs. Piggle-WigglDumbo, "Sylvester and the e, Magic Pebble, The Beren-stai- n Mrs. Bears Series, Frisbey and the Rats of The Ninth, Superfudge, Mouse and the Motorcycle, The Great Brain Series, Snow Treasure, and The Wonderful, Story of Henry Sugar and six other stories. were checked out of the school library during Library Week. This contest was won by Steven OKeefe. His winning guess was 1020 and the actual number of books circulated was 1026. ALL STUDENTS participated in a bookmark contest. Winners were listed in five categories. There were three places in each category. For the winners were: grades Neatest, Kristine Terry, 1st place; Heather Worcott, 2nd place; Dianna Lawson, 3rd place. Best Design, Brian Kin-n1st place; Allison Gilmore, 2nd place; Pauline Garcia, 3rd place. Most original, Max Green, 1st place; Tracy Brandt, 2nd place; Kjerste Willcox, 3rd place. Funniest, Deena Guzman, 1st place; Julia Johnson, 2nd place; Tina Frecker, 3rd place. Prettiest, Brian Farmer, 1st place; Celia Smith, 2nd place; Brooke Reaveley, 3rd place. e, Glen Larson used the favorite book titles and had his 5th grade students illustrate book covers to match the books. These were displayed on a bulletin board in the hall. OTHER bulletin boards carried out the Library Week Theme. These were done by many different classes. Mrs. Larsens 4th grade class presented puppet shows to the lower grade students. WINNERS in grades read-alou- Children were asked to name their favorite book. First place went to E.T. The second favorite was Charlot TWO SPECIAL contests were entered by all Crestview students. Mrs. Tuttle had the children guess the number of books that p, LAYTON i ... ALL BOOKS contain originstories. All copies are first editions. First grade vocabulary words were specially used in creating the stories. ILLUSTRATIONS were done by the individual authors. The authors of these books for first graders are not as well known as Dr. Suess or P.D. Eastman. First graders at E.G. King do recognize the writers HE HAS been active in the scouting program holding the offices of assistant senior patrol leader, patrol leader and senior patrol leader. names. Many are personal friends and family members of Matt's hobbies include dmg Elemen- al Layton Junior High School. Matt is an active member of the Layton 6th LDS Ward. He served as Deacons quorum president. He is currently serving as Teachers quorum president. sports, music, fishing, backoutdoor-relate- d packing and activities. MATT IS a member of Scout Troop 158 sponsored by the Layton 6th LDS Ward. James Johansen is the scoutmaster, - The first grade tary received over 30 new library and supplmentary reading books. Included in the new book shipment are The PiThe Boy geons from Space, Fox and Wolf, with a Ball, Bozo the Rabbit School, and Peter and the Clown, Baby Squirrel. athlete award from North the first grade students. THE ADDITION of over 30 books to Kings first grade lib- MATT MURPHEY Tammy Poulsen, daughter of A.L. Poulsen, Rd., Layton, was elected Cultural Vice President of the Associated Students of Utah State University on April 14. the Monkeys, 2083 E. Ridge John Noll, Johnny Appleseed; Angie Wheeler land and age 8. Alice in WonderRamona Quinby, TAMMY IS a sophomore majoring intaccounting. Eagle rank advancement award at a special court of honor held May 3. BRETT IS 16 years old. He is a sophomore at Layton High School. He was a member of the sophomore basketball team for Layton. Brett was also a member of the Central Davis Junior High School basketball team as a 9th grader. He has been active in the LDS Church, participating in sports programs and Priesthood events. He served as the Deacons quorum president and as the Teachers quorum president. BRETT IS a member of Scout Troop 158 sponsored by the Layton 6th LDS Ward. He has held many positions in the scout troop including patrol leader. As a Cub Scout, Brett received the On My Honor Award and the Arrow of Light. He enjoys sports, outdoor activities and music. THE SCOUTMASTER for Troop 158 is James Johansen, dmg or book they represented. First, they had to state why they chose the character or book. Second, they had to describe the most interesting part or scene from the book. school teaching and the Great Books program judged the costumes and the question responses. Winners that were selected by the judges were Receives New Library Books students at E.G. King MATT IS a sophomore at Layton High School. He is an honor student and a member of the sophomore football team. He received the outstanding LOGAN Noyes, the boy in Summer of LAYTO- N- Bretts. Wilko, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank K. Wilko of 1469 N. Fort Lane, Layton, received his King Elementary - 1 GLEN LARSON has established a Library Week tradition with his 5th grade students. Each year the youngsters in his class dress up as their favorite book or favorite character from a book. Most of the students participate. This year, Mr. Larsons students had to answer some question about the character Truth and Trust," Colby Gains Eagle been involved with PTA, Brimley, 1st place; Amy 2nd place; Roxann Hawks, 3rd place. Best design, Chucky Burton, 1st place; Matt Roy MurLAYTON phy. 15, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Sheridan Murphy of 930 special Court Of Honor held in the Layton 6thJLDS Ward cultural hall. el Kelly Nesslage who dressed as the boy from Kavik, the Wolf Victoria Martin, Mary Dog, Lennox from , The Secret Garden, Aaron Witcher, an Indian from "The Value of ft THREE WOMEN who have in- cluded: neatest, Kathleen Eagle Scout E. 2000 N., Layton, was awarded Ns Eagle Rank advancement in tie BSA program Tuesday evening, May 3 at a 4-- 6 Rudy Rivera, 2nd place; Aaron Randall, 3rd place. Most original, Brian Rigby, 1st place; James Mestemaker, 2nd place; Mariafln Dobbins, 3rd place. Funniest, Shalise McKinley, 1st place; Jared Johnson, 2nd place; Cindy Rigby, 3rd place. Prettiest, Tonya Gough, 1st place; Allison Hamilton, 2nd place; Mis-hMoon, 3rd place. Tammy Poulsen NamedUSUVeep v BRETT WILKO rary was inexpensive. The reading material was donated. The school didnt receive a grant from the Rockerfellow Foundation or the Carnigie Library system. The books were given to the first grade by the fourth grade reading students assigned to Mrs. Doris Lane. These fourth graders didnt conduct exteng sive drives to get money to purchase first grade fund-raisin- books. They didnt hold Read-a-thon- s or pledge campaigns. MRS. LANES fourth grade "NIGHT OF reading students wrote and illustrated the first grade books JANUARY themselves. This children writing for 16 children project has been very successful, Mrs. Lane claims. Both the writers and the readers have benefitted. The first grade children enjoy reading the stories to the fourth graders and visa versa, states Mrs. Lane. ALL STORIES are original. The fourth graders were given a first grade vocabulary list to use so the reading material wouldnt be too difficult. Illustrations are as delightful as the stories. They are done on a childs level and have a special appeal to children, dmg A play with real audience participation is scheduled for Layton High, May 5, 6, 9, 12, and 13 in the Little Theatre. MEMBERS OF the audience will be drawn to have first y box row seats in a to decide the fate of Karen built-injur- Andre (played by veteran Layton High actress, Shelly Potter). The play revolves around a life-lik- e murder trial in which Layton High School students are ready as theyll ever be for performances starting Thursday of Night of January 16 in the auditorium. Itll run Thursday, Friday, Monday, Thursday and Saturday. Prices are $2.50 for adults, $2 for students and $1 children. Practicing their roles in the courtroom drama are: Lon Simmons, left, defense attorney; Shelly Potter, defendant; Shane Fricke and judge, Sabora Parry. Ronald L. Petersen is the director. witnesses are called and examined and the fate of the defendant is left up to the audienIf she is pronounced guilty, the play ends one way; if not guilty, another. ce-jury. THE AUDIENCE participation routine adds real drama to the play. The prosecuting attorney is played by Shane Fricks, recent finalist in the state Sterling Scholar drama competition. The defense attorney is played by Lon Simmons, with Sabora Parry as judge. The play is directed by e Ronald L. Petersen, Layton High director. long-tim- The show opens each night at 7:30 p.m. Costs are $2.50 adults, $2, students and $1 children The play contains comedy with highly in3. teresting witnesses; tragedy and intense drama as the story of the alleged crime unfolds. OTHER MEMBERS of the cast portraying witnesses and court personnel are Darin Stone, Liz Pudlewski, Julie Thompson, Eric Dean, Steve Schmidt, Kris Hawthorne, Marlena Barnes, Peter Larry Yanez, Travia Thoreson, Jake Smit, Natalie Anderson, Marc LeClerc, and Martin Sanner. Miss Tavia Thoreson is student director and Dennis Ferrin, set V 4 |