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Show ninra AIMING FOR SPACE . . . Teaching students what life would be like in space is the main objective of the Douglas Orchard elementary's Young Astronauts Club, according to Jane Lindsey, pictured here. Lindsey talks to the students about creating a Bill of Rights for space life. Young Astronauts Fly High In Orchard Elementary Class by Olga Milius Green Sheet Suff It riter HUNTER. About 74 youngsters at Orchard elementary meet after school every Thursday as enthusiastic members of the Young Astronauts, a national program designed to promote science and math education for young people interested in the space program. The program is supported by private sponsors. The group receives material monthly from Washington, D.C., said teacher Jane Lindsey, who is directing the career ladder program at Orchard. We discuss anything that relates to space and to becoming an astronaut, and these students are really sincere and interested in the space program, she observed. Currently the group is studying nutrition and how to prepare and convey food and drinks in space. Students are realizing that without gravity to hold liquid in place in a Fromacr can, it would just float around and are discussing ways in which astronauts have to eat and drink. Another discussion centers on aerodynamics, why the front of a plane is pointed rather than round and what difference the shape makes. Students are also studying what propellers do and will participate in a contest to discover what happens if a propeller is lengthened, shortened, curved, widened or otherwise changed, what difference it would make in resistance and what it could do to a plane. In a recent national competition to design sports that could be played in space, student Michael Jensen, son of Richard and Dorothy Jensen, won second place nationwide for his sugfrisbee gestions of an astro-dis- k game and an individual activity in which astronauts would race through a maze, with the contestant making the fastest time becoming the winner. Students are also working on a Bill of Rights for a Marsdome The Orchard group is basing its effort on the United States Bill of Rights and studying it to see what changes and additions would have to be made to make it suitable for international use, she said. the club encourages students interested in the space program to learn more about the challenges of life in space and the skills needed to qualify as an astronaut. It keeps their interest active, the teacher said. Participation in Driver Program Gains Boost ing. Some students need extra help in order to complete the state requirements for driver education in one semester, said teacher Mike Flitton, who, with Ralph Christensen is responsible for the program at Granger, now in its third year. We have students who have serious reading problems, some who are deaf, others with physical limitations. It is difficult for these students to stay up with others in driving skills, as well as in classroom progress. We plan our program to provide additional time for these students, so they can complete their re- quirements in one semester, rather than repeating the entire program of semester, he explainone, ed. The approach gives each student more confidence while ensuring that they can meet the state requirements in the same time frame as the remainder of the class, he said. The program helps eliminate some potential dropouts, he noted, by providing them the extra help and time needed for a measure of success, so making driver education a good experience. Discussing some of the achievements noted during the current school year, the teachers said extra experience behind-the-whe- in traffic has been given to 91 in the first enrolled semester program. students Special help was given to students, many of whom badly need the extra time, said Flitton. Kearns Town Council Continued from page 1 Little Miss Kearns Contest, usually held in conjunction with the annual Hometown Days celebration, this year will offer the first Miss Junior Kearns Pageant, to be held May 8 at Kearns junior high. A practice session will be held the previous day, said Marilyn Madsen, council spokesman. Contestants will compete in interview and talent areas, she noted. The interview with judges will be held May 4 during a dinner to be held at Trinity United Methodist church. The talent numbers will be performed at the pageant. Betty Harrison will chair the pro- ject, assisted by committee members Mary Ridge, Lori DeForest and Kathy Christiansen. Applications for interested girls will be available in the near future, along with more information regar- ding the pageant, said Mrs. Madsen. The next meeting of the Kearns Town Council will be held March 17 at 7 p.m. in the Kearns Library auditorium. Granite School Board itinued from page 1 trict who have more than 25 years jerience; half of those have more in 30 years experience, Call said. admitted to looking at the option iously. ill of these budget headaches will discussed at the next meeting on irch 17. Continuing discussion on the islature, Call said an additional students from Jordan School strict will be attending Churchill lior high next school year. I wouldnt be surprised if there more than 3,540 Jordan students ending Granite schools in the next v years, he said. Vithout those Jordan students, urchill would fall short of the 70 rcent required utilization of ssroom space. n other business, the board giving teachers of fourth, h and sixth grade students on the ick system an opportunity to ap-ve- d contract. This mode is necessary on a track system where three teachers team up to instruct four tracks. If a teacher chooses to continue with a contract, that person can change schools or teach kindergarten, first, second or third grade where one teacher will be assigned to each track. In the same motion, the board recommended that teachers consider filling in at substitute rates k period. during their Board members also adopted a school calendar for students not on the track system. School will start Aug. 31 and end June 3. Schools will be closed Labor Day; Oct 8 and 9 for UEA; Nov. 26 and 27 for Thanksgiv1 for Christmas; ing; Dec. Presidents Day; April 1 for spring break; and Memorial Day. An increase in student fees at the Mill Hollow science camp was approved by board members. Located receive an nine-mont- h E. Divorce, Custody, 400 S. 245, Continued from page 1 Utah law says if there are more than 50 percent of the people that have signed the protest then the proposal must be abandoned, Newman said. Utah Power .. Light will install and maintain the street lights with no cost to the citizens of the district. But a charge will be added to citizens electric bill each month. In other business, a public hearing is scheduled to discuss changing the zone of property at 3700 So. 2200 West. In 1986, the proposal before the citys planning commission suglot be changed gested the to R-from 8 The planning commission denied the request. Now First Security Bank is requesting the zone change again. The planning commission has recommended the council refuse the zone change until a developer has submitted a plan. Its a neighborhood that has been impacted in the last five years by a lot of family units being built, said Community Development Director Joe Moore. Councilman Janice Fisher said, The people in this neighborhood are getting tired and worn down from coming in a couple times a year to protest development of more family units on this property. Councilman Claude Jones said, The family units in this area are already half empty. They have to pay people to look at them. There just isn't that much demand for apartments, but developers just keep building them. In other business, Charles A. Schollmeyer will appeal his applicause status tion for for his impound lot at 3536 So. 1950 must range classes, students register by April 1, he said. Richards said Granite district decided to incorporate open enrollment long before the State Legislature stipulated that schools must utilize 70 percent of their space or lose funding The mood of Jordan and Granite districts is, We want to do everything can do to maximize use of facility, he said Richards said student population at Skyline has dropped off because citizens in the area have already raised their families, making the surrounding community older than school age. Valley junior high Principal Danny Talbot thinks open enrollment is a good program. "It's a good program because it gives students an opportunity to choose between the two schools and helps Granger reduce overcrowding. Talbot said several of his ninth grade students are thinking seriously about attending Skyline. West Lake Principal David SLC & Other Domestic Attorney 359-597- 0 322 Stevens thinks open Hnollmcnt offers great advantage.-Skyln.- e is less crowded, which gives students a chain e to get a good education," he said It really is an excellent opportunity for families to get their students m less crowded schools " al Farnsworth Butler Principal also said open enrollment is a good opportunity for paients and students Now students have the option of attending a smaller school," he said. The opportunities tor students at smaller si bools ai e greater Students invoked in open enrollment can attend an open house at Skyline Wednesday from 5:30-8:3p m. In addition a special meeting for prospectn e students and parents will be held at 7.3o pm in the auditorium A Skyline counseling stalf will be at Kennedy junior higti March 17 to register students The same staff will be at ailey junior high March 18 and at West Lake junior high March 19 0 may register March 17 All students who wish to attend Skyline must register by April 1. 1?S Everday Something Gets "Zapped" Cheaper & Cheaper YOU CAN AFFORD CLOSEOUT PRICES BMX Discounted Foods Bikes SHAKE o 50 nBAKE a. s 4 lb. Spaghetti or Macaroni 49 for 12 WAdd 09 Without Ad in Hand Only Popping Corn 203 Packages CRACKER $100 3Box Pack JACK 'w TRICYCLES Jogging Basketball Soccor or STROLLERS $1688 Golf ac Baseball V) SHOES u 8 HANDLES Spot Bilt Puma no from .' Mitre SEAT COVERS Brooks fron STERN SHIRTS OR Tennis or Racquet Bait Russell Athletic SPORTSHIRTS wCollar & c RACQUETS, Pocket $388 D CASSETTES 3" Used Junior Dolomite CASSETTE SKI BOOTS TAPES 99 Without Add in Hand FABRIC By The Yard Or By The Bolt CN V Ul ac O O zK VI 3 Lem the "Ski Sects! DISCOUNTED AGAIN! You Buy The Cheaper It Gets! 6'6 Fishing Poles 24.95 Lease Food Freezers Heat Transfer Machines WLetters & Numbers Paint Joint Compound Carpet Water Heaters & SPAULDING POCKET Jr. Tent Tunturi Rowing Mochine 579 Out Our 99 Table 45th So. Exit West 47th So. Exit West For Sleeping Bag USED SKI RACKS Toke Take Com L SKIS The More MAKE OFFERS 1 pr. WATER 1.88 3 "O $goo WAdd Harm Shrubbery or Plants FREE ESTIMATES 'S 9, .19 Donnay Adidas Kudos Mizuno The council will also review an ordinance amending home occupation licenses. Park trees, district No. 2 park and changing signs on Charles Drive will also be discussed. A contract for the fiscal year audit will also be announced. No Landscaping Damage Organic Natural Materials g SKATEBOARDS l. 266-465- $437 127 from C-- Specialties, inc. Start ot 67 20 FREESTYLER or Ten Speeds from CRACKER JACKS West. The Planning Commission refused Schollmeyers application on Jan. 8. Schollmeyer will appeal the decision because the property has been used as an impound lot for more than five years; the property has been inspected by West Valley City departments with no complaints; and the business application allows for temporary storage of repossessed vehicles, which are not wrecked. The zone for Schollmeyers probut the zone for an imperty is pound lot is M-- Right now, the impound lot is an illegal use. An emergency medical service training contract between Salt Lake County and West Valley City will so be discussed. If approved, the county would grant the city $5,272 to improve the quality of emergency medical services. 16; Mountain Bikes g Will Not 2.88 NIELSEN'S FREIGHT DAMAGE STORE 0 WE PROVIDE: Mobile Equipment State of the Art Technology Fast, Effective Service 16 6 pr. Pack of SOCKS MAXELL Rational-Waterproofin- students Butler students for Albion Registration will be March 1.39 ITALIAN ICE CREAM $3-$- 5 canals. Plus $77 Filing Fee Lloyd A. Poelman, 72 near Mirror Lake, the resort is used for summertime excursions where students are taught about plants and animals. Gordon Beckstrom said the $6,000 raised by the student fee increase will be used to balance the budget. "This increase simply reflects a cost of living, which has been happening since 1985. 5, 1987 West Valley Providing a warranteed solution to water seepage problems. In commercial and residential basements and foundations, agricultural reservoirs, ponds and UNCONTESTED Alto Problem back, but in general, the kids have fit in real well. Skyline will increase its faculty to accommodate the new students. In order to build its faculty and ar- off-trac- DIVORCE U X&) tz MURRAY. In an effort to utilize existing facilities, some ninth grade students in Granite and Jordan school district now have an option to attend Skyline high. This will be the second year ninth grade students headed for Granger could opt to attend Skyline. The Granite district school, 3251 E. 3760 South, can accommodate 700 more students. Ninth grade students from Granite districts Kennedy, Valley and West Lake junior highs, plus Jordan districts Albion and Butler middle schools, may attend Skyline. Bus transportation will be provided for transferring students. Afterhour buses for students participating in extracurricular activities will also be available. Our schools on the west side are just too crowded, said Loren Burton, west area assistant superintendent. Only schools that wont increase in population participate in open enrollment. Burton said although this is the only the second year Granger students have attended Skyline, the Granite district has used open enrollment for several years. Skyline Principal David Richards said open enrollment at the east side school has been a very comfortable situation. Last year we brought about 120 students over from the west side, he said. About 10 of those have gone R-l-- Ladders - e GRANGER. A career ladder project designed by two teachers in Granger highs driver education program is offering a better chance of success for students who experience difficulties in passing the class in one semester of regular tim- Thursday, March Doors At Skyline Are Open To West Side Ninth Graders settle- ment, the teacher said. The settlement is presumed to be an international effort, with limited space and resources, so that a Bill of Rights is needed to keep things running smoothly, explained Miss Lindsey. However, since the personnel include people from many nations, they cannot just use the United States system, so students are to design a basic bill, which would be acceptable to all. THE GREEN SHEET 5 M Th , 10 Friday, H Sat ,9 7 1.99 WAdd 7 u CLOSED SUNOAYS AUSlih LOCKIES 210 a. |