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Show 4 The Magna Time, Watt Valley New 4 Keam Pot, July 1 8, 2002 Sun's new 'black eye fr'" iiiilllllll totarlT '11 iiiTir ft I yawt, IjN .X iljtJ.in1Wrt'"i4Jbi ill is now easily visible the surrounding surface, and we see a sunspot. 'It's unusual to see a sunspot group so large that it can be seen without magnification, using only proper solar filters," said Robert Bigelow, Science Education A huge collection of sunspots is currently visible on the surface of the Sun. This array stretches in length for about one sixth the diameter of the sun's disk. Sunspots are the result of twisting in the sun's magnetic field. In the areas where the sun's magnetic field becomes concentrated, the rate at which heat rising from the sun's interior is slowed, causing a region of the surface to become cooler. Because it is cooler, it appears darker than Specialist. 'This sunspot group harbors enough energy that we could potentially see increased auroral (northern lights) activity in the coming days, should it release its energy." Hansen Planetarium has. as part of its free exhibits, a solar telescope display. Patrons can safely view this sunspot grouping at the planetarium daily from 1 a.m. to 3p.m. (approximate, and weather permitting). The grouping will be visible for about a week. The planetarium strongly cautions viewers from trying to see the sun without proper eye 1 protection. For information call or visit online at aV is , f you are looking for something educational that will provide entertainment as well for your children, plan on attending the West Valley Art Council's International Folk Dance Celebration at Hunter High School. The event will be held on July 27, from 7 p.m. The program is geaied for children and is free to the public. If you have a children's group that would like to be a participant, contact a member of the West Valley Arts Council. They are encouraging any student from the Granite School District to participate. Additional information may be obtained from Mrs. Mattingley at 967-312The National School Fitness Foundation was given approval at the last school board meeting to provide fitness centers at no cost to several Granite District secondary schools. location will receive Each $250,000 in rt and aerostrength bic equipment as well as training of instructors in the use of the equipment. : These centers are geared for all students, not the athletic programs. They will be available for staff before and after school. The aim is to have healthier students and employees. The students in our area will feel the impact of the latest legislative cuts. 1 have mentioned several A state-of-the-a- times in my columns the wonderful educational opportunities that are happening at many of the schools with the arts and reading. In particular, Monroe Elementary which has a very diverse highly mobile student population. University of Utah's program under the direction of Dr. Brown is one of the most successful reading programs available and it is working at the school. The influence of highly trained specialist working with children can not be overstated. The art specialist works directly with the teachers and the students. While teachers are learning methodology and new ideas to reach children, the students are allowed to create and broaden their minds. They are mastering the art of learning. With the legislative cuts, private donations are going to have to be collected in order for the programs to continue. These programs need to be in every school and funding must be contact your Please and ask them to support Art Works for Kids and the University of Utah's Reading Centers in the next session. The Granite School Community Council policy was also updated at our last meeting. High school mem- - The m employees. The responsibilities of these members can not be understated. Their prime responsibility is to improve student academic achievement through a Student Achievement Plan. Contact your local school if you would like to participate. SilWher Fun Essentials MEIER & FRANK 2700 West 3601 South MERVYN'S Mon.- - Sat. 1 0 am 9 pm Sun. JCPENNEY 1 2 noon 6 pm 969-6- 2 1 1 ' AuAmmA Come meet the man who started it all In Utah, with Colonel Harland D, Sanders SO Years ago . That's when Kentucky Fried Chicken was Bom! Today there are 11,899 KFC's Worldwide Anywhere Send and receive over participating stores! 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