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Show 8 Emery County Progress Castle Dale, Utah Tuesday November 28, ' 2000 jn np i '' Tips to make holidays less stressful on children tl for Holiday timet) can be htn-ssffamilies with young children. These suggestions may help make busy times easier for families and V,: preschoolers. vp:x; O-- v Photo by Patty Stoddard Dallyn Ward 1 ) Maintain comforting routines. During festivities, try sticking to your daily schedule as much as possible, especially for bedtime and meals. And remember that a week or two of special activities is more than enough. courage children to pluy there wiien they laconic too boisterous. 6) Encourage practical gift giving. Sometimes children are asked to exchange gifts or may even want to give their teacher a gift. Instead, consider helpingyour child express his or her appreciation by giving the classroom an educational item or a book that all children can use. 4 ) Consider limiting the amount of TV your preschooler watches. Holiday specials may look inviting, but few are really geared to very young children. Choose carefully, watch together, and talk about whut you have seen. 5) Offer your child some messy play. Tactile play with day, sand, or water helps c alm excited children. Add items such as glitter or sudsy 6oap to a bucket of water, and en 2) Shake out the wiggles. Your child may build up extra energy from festivities and from being indoors this holiday season. To help release and channel that energy, provide movement activities for your child. When weather permits, spend some time outdoors. 3) Include your child in holiday preparations, such as decorating and cooking. Create new traditions for your family. (Courtesy of the edi tors of W eekly Header.) prepares a Christmas tree for the Christmas Fair. Fair teaches entrepreneurial skills trees to sell at the Craft Fair. These students have formed a company called "Mrs. Kofford's Forest Company". After the fair they will count the money, pay the bills, and deposit it in their account at Zions bank. Mrs. Kofford 6aid, We use the Craft Fair as a learning experience for the students and the money they raise is used for Christmas gifts for the parents, a Mothers Day project, and if there is any left it will be used for their field trip." Mrs. Kofford s third grade class at Huntington Elementary' is busily preparing for the third annual Christmas Fair. The Students are involved in the process from beginning to end. They help with a supply list of ail the items needed to prepare a craft and they assemble the craft. This year they are making Christmas trees that stand about four feet tall and are decorated with lights and garland. The students have been painting and assembling the PIRATE NEWS ' 1 , I V i cfvnreDGCG sv 3 m i , :J&'l.&.r V Cassi Mecham, Kindergarten Winner, BookCliff Elementary, Green River Pitcher Deads team r 9 ... . fez $?&&& il Frankie Komar, Fourth Grade Winner, Cottonwood Elementary, Orangeville. all-sta- te By REN HATT Green River pitcher leads team," read a headline in the sports section of the Salt Lake Tribune. They were of course talking about Kaien Parsons. who did nothing less than lead the state this year in 1A baseball. I arsons proved himself by pitching outstanding the whole year. He struck out more than half of the batters he faced (82 of 1G2) and batted an outstanding .511 average. "He just domiall-sta- te nated the state," said Coach "He was more Dale Richards. than just raw talent. Kaien was a leader as well. He didn't need me pushing him along for him to push himself and to practice hard; hed do that all on his own." Parsons is a four-tim-e and is joint'd in of his team mates: seven by Brian Johnson. Jordan Bavles first-team- all-sta- te er and Kevin Keele all made first team along with Parsons. Luke Willardson, Kody King, Kedric Bavles and Ren Hatt all made second team. Basketball has begun. With the first girl's game already played and the boys coming up fast there is proof that the steady thump of an orange ball hitting the floor is inevitable. The girls first game against East Carbon was played Nov. 21. The JV team was victorious, however the varsity lost in a hard fought battle. The Lady Pirates showed several good attributes and look like they are going to be tough. The boys continue to practice relentlessly and look as if they will be in the thick of contention for the state LA title once again. With three year starter, Kaien Parsons, returning and strong play by Jordan Bayles and 6 5" Brian Johnson, the Pirates look like a force to be reckoned with. . Nikel Taylor, 3rd Trevor Komar, Sixth Grade Winner, Cottonwood Elementary, Grade of Castle Dale Elementary, Region Five Orangeville. Winner. Utah State water poster contest winners A cross section of young artists from around the state were honored at the 16th Annual Water Education Awards Banquet held Nov. 18, at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Salt Lake a poster representing the water City. The theme for this and one winner grade level was selected in each of five regions in the state. A Grand Prize winner was also selected from among the grade level winners. The poster contest winners K-- 0 theme. The posters were judged by the Utah Water Education Committee, who had some difficult choices to make. Winners were chosen in each years Young Artist Poster Contest was Great Water Journeys". Elementary students throughout the state were invited to create will meet with Governor Leavitt on Tues., Dec. 5, where they will display their artwork for the governor and have their pictures taken with him. Dentures Qc. Custom Set: $550.00 Full Upper & Lower Economy Set: $450.00 Full Upper & Lower 4 ,,1-i- vjG-i.'Hj-- U Cast Partials Fit Your: Mouth Podcethook Personality Free Consultation Dr. Dorrv W. Hanson & Komar, Cottonwood; 6th grade, Trevor Komar, Cottonwood, and Region Five winner is Nikel Taylor of Castle Dale Elementary. INSURANCE Visa Follow-U- p Em- Adjustments 472-555- 6 do or k Grade level winners from ery County schools are: Kindergarten, Cassie Mecham, Book Cliff ; 4th grade, Frankie t ) $325 Each $80 Each $25 & Up Relines: Repairs: i HTtV 6TUAT SLftVgfc A -- Um 0 SfiS utitiwiwjw i I Come for the shopping, Its time for Christmas Greetings 2000 $tay for the fun All our local 2nd graders have created beautiful works of art for our special section "Christmas Greetings 2000". Find everything on your list in Grand Junction. Discover incredible gift ideas at Mesa Mall, the Downtown Shopping Park, w inery gift shops and area galleries. Enjoy our natural wonders, activities and holiday lodging specials on a shop and play" visit to Grand Junction. all winnners. Each one receives a candy cane and has their draw ing published or displayed in tow n. Theyre A grand prize is also awarded to each schools best of show. Present this coupon for specials: This is a great opportunity to say Happy Holidays. 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