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Show School SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS WEDNESDAY AUGUST 16, 2000 Mohave College hires new advisor Bac! In a few weeks, more than 475,000 children will be returning to public schools throughout Utah. And thousands of these children face extreme challenges in their neighborhoods where adult unemployment is 50 percent or higher, help prevent these challenges from destroying a teens future and causing their permanent dependence on society, The goal of this campaign is to provide backpacks filled with school supplies to approximately 900 children statewide, the juvenile crime rate is as said Scott Anderson, president high as 30 percent, family in- and CEO of Zion 3 EanJk. Donacome is at or below poverty tions made in a local commulevel, and home life is dysfunc- nity will stay there for needy tional or violent. children in that community. In an effort to help k This campaign represents a cLi'den prepare to return to great example of how commuschool this fall, Zions Bank, nity groups, businesses and the KSL and Destination Gradua- public can join forces for the tion, a Community Solution betterment ofour communities. from the United Way, have Destination Graduationis one teamed up to collect all the ofthe six Community Solutions necessary school supplies for a from your local United W ay. It student returning to school. is made up of a team of local Through August 18, 20C0 the United Way agencies working public is encouraged to pur- log? ther to help educate thouchase an extra set of school sands of youth for responsible supplies when out shopping for adulthood - by providing dropout prevention, life skills edutheir own childrens items. These items can cation and jcb training. As an tlmnlo dropped off at any Zi axis example, the Great Suit Lake Council of the Boy Scouts cf Bank location in Utah. School supplies that are America cp crates the Learning needed intlad?. the folio forlikpro. at-ris- Mohave Community College has hired a new Financial Aid Advisor. Elaine Roundy will be working with students at the North Mohave Campus and the Arizona Strip Region. The Arizona Strip Region serves the residents of Arizona and neighboring communities in Nevada and Utah, from centers located in Colorado City, Fredonia and Littlefield. Financial aid is available in several forms, including grants, substantially less than tuition and there are no minimum academic standards required. This opens up exciting opportunities for our students in Utah and Nevada, Roundy said. Students from Kane County can now take a full load ofclasses for under $450. non-reside- nt ated, Roundy said. Fall activities will be posted and available to students, but ideas, suggestions and requests are more than welcome. Roundy is a former graduate of Mohave Community College. I understand the pressures that local students feel, she said. Juggling home, kids and school work is a real challenge. It makes a lot of difference if the financial worries are gone. The WUE program makes Mohaves tuition far less than nearby Utah schools. Fall regMore information about istration at Mohave is now unscholarships, loans and student derway, and Roundy will have Mohave programs and services employment. Money for college office hours at all three cen- can be obtained by calling (520) 9 is available. Often the funds go ters. or online at 875-279- unused, Roundy said. We are Roundy will also serve as the here to help our local residents Student Life Advisor for Mohave. This involves providing activiget a college education. An exciting new resource, the ties for students on campus. Western Undergraduate ExMany of our students have famichange (WUE), offers reduced lies and lead very busy lives. We tuition for residents of 13 west- want to provide a place, a time, ern states, including Utah and and resources for students to be Nevada. Starting in Fall 2000, informed about current issues all Mohave programs are open and events, and to just relax, to WUE students. The cost is socialize, study and feel appreci www.mohave.cc.az.us. Volunteers needed Anyone interested in helping to form an Academic Booster Club at Kanab High School, please contact Cheryl Brown at Its purpose would be to foster academic pride and reward academic excellence. 644-214- 9. back-to-seho- son or daughter going off to school this fall? Is your i paper, lii iAV J. h; l! V r k' . Tims 1 licuolrJmdr:; mg backpacks, are being provided by Zions Bank. . According to the Utah Stute Department of Education, children in k neighborhoods are more likely to get poor grades in school, join a gang, use drugs, drop out cf schc I, and become a teen parent, said Deborah Bayle, chief executive officer of the United Way of the at-ris- 140 Ut I .9 :i. ! rJikm l. ' p, I r.k cp:ratoj nr - , t Tn-r- r 1 : " i ud ir.g offices throughout h and Idaho. In c d Titian to a wi Is range efti ansi bardrI i e a! rv : offers a coming ; cos, t j How prehensive arra efinvestment, mortgage, insurance, and electronic commerce services and is a leader in providing innovative fmancingsolutionsforsmall ICES dout ofn-aw- a present ay A subscription to the ' nationwide. Founded in 1873, Zicns has been DestiGreat Salt Lake Area. serving the communities cfUtah nation Graduation seeks to' for more than 125 years. Calling all 1 businesses Buckaroos... The PTA is putting on a grand ol picnic for all Buckaroos and their families on Monday, August 21, 2000, from 6--8 p.m. Meet your teacher! Join the PTA! Buy one, get one free Book Fair (that evening only). Bring your own grub, or get some from our chuckwagon... hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and pop. Free watermelon for all youngins. PUBLIC NOTICE The Mayor of Glendale Town, Lee C. Chamberlain, has resigned effective October 7, 2000. There will be a public meeting on September 9, 2000 to hear public input before the Town Council appoints a Mayor to fill the remaining term of office. Anyone wishing to be considered to be appointed Mayor of Glendale Town must submit their name to the Glendale or by mail: P. 0. Box 2&0, Town Clerk by calling Glendale, Utah 84729 prior to the September 9th meeting. Applicants must meet the minimum requirements of the 435-648-23- SPECIAL STUDENT RATE - 9 MONTHS FOR 020 - 41 Student. office. Signed: K. Nelson, Town Clerk School Address. Published in the Southern Utah News on August 16, 23, 30 & September 6, 2000. L City State Zip. Clip & Mail to: Southern Utah News 26 N. Main Street Kanab, UT 84741 i |