Show 1 Speech team leads Region into State The Gunnison Valley High Speech team is leading the region going into the Individual Events portion of the Region Nine Spcccn Tournament In the Debate portion held on 17 Amber Larson took February Defirst place in s bate with Aarcn Blackham coming in second Michelle also Dailey qt alified for State In the Policy division Eric School Child Abuse Prevention Team offers information '&¥ Gunnison Speech Team qualifies for State Gunnison Speech and Debate Teams have done very well this season and we congraulate them for their effort and wish them good luck at the State meet Pictured are members of the teams left to right back row - Andy Peterson Clint Higgins Eric Peterson David Judd Aaron Devin Fagan James Martell and Kirk Christensen Front Row - Emily Harwood Rebecca Titze Michelle Dailey Kim Larsen Julie Anderson Amber Mika Inouye and Amy Nay Blackham Home and SchooUVital Links Yeah yeah yeah I know there arc child labor laws But I still say parents should pul their kids to work Every chance you get give your kids And it doesn’t work meaningful crew have to be on a construction Simple work Everyday work current claim My to fame is that he wears a men’s size 14 shoe There should by the way be juvenile criminal penalties for any child who allows his feet to get that big I’m convinced he did it just to irritate me And since I did not intend to waste another day driving all over town looking for new shoes for him only to find that most stores limit their stock to regular human made his fingers do the walksizes ing through the phone book He called specialty shops found price ranges and wrote down the He did it we needed addresses himself In the grocery store I’ll give my boys half my list They compare prices check the sugar content on breakfast cereals weigh the bananas and estimate the cost They do it themselves started bugMy 11 ging us to buy him a new car with all the bells and whistles “Cause it’s on sale right now and they’re almost out and if you lend me the money I’ll pay you right back double really I will promise can I please” In response I was the very soul of generosity and let him borrow — free of charge — my very own personal snow shovel so that he could earn his car by shovelHe didn’t ing neighbors’ driveways look happy at the time bu he did it And he got his car in just three days thanks to the weatherman It’s a wonderful feeling for a But it’s even parent to be needed more wonderful to know that your kids arc learning to stand on their Give them every own two feet work and opportunity to do earn their own way And don’ make it an occasion Make it part of living in your family And give them the respect due a partner who’s making the family business work Let them know you expect them Yes I know that to be it’s natural and actually easier for us to do for them But we’ll have missed an educational opportunity We’ll have missed the lessons that teach our children how natural it can be to do for themselves steps to improved school achievement for your child Ten Could your child do better in school? Could his grades be higher? forIs she sometimes disorganized getful or unmotivated? Of course it is unrealistic to expect anyone - including students Even to always work at top form when a project does not work out or a test comes back with a disappointing grade it does not mean the student did not learn anything from the experience Still many students flounder too much because of a lack of some basic study skills and attitudes Doing well at school is like any other skill: it can be learned Listed below are ten specific ways your child can boost his or her performance level at school They all take a measure of commitment and but let your child know it is worth the effort Stay in school shape Train for school just as you would for c team spon Eat the right foods Get plenty of sleep Get some physical exercise Put 2 Set the right priorities school work first Give it your best effort highest energy and closest attention 3 Set a schedule and stick to it Taking a break is okay but always come back until the set time is fully used 4 Learn the difference between “I can’t” and “I won’t” Recognize die signs of procrastination and don’t give in Poor test or 5 Ask for help homework grades signal a need for extrahclp Don’t be afraid to ask for it The only dumb question is the one you do not ask 6 Study skills Notsurewhcre tb start when a big test is coming up? There are proven methods for studying that you can learn Ask the brarian or guidance counselor for a booklet containing such information 7 Organize organize and then organize some more Keep a small notebook with you at all times to jot and test dates down assignments Stick a chart up in your room and timetable for keep it updated with a Don’t start getting everything done before they large projects the day are due 8 Watch the details Careless mistakes and lack of attention can cost a full grade Write neatly Have someone look it over before the final Peterson and Emily Harwood took forth place with the teams of Julie Mika Anderson and Clint Higgins Inouye and Rebecca Titze and Kim Larson and Andy Peterson also qualifying for the State Tournament Also participating in Debate were Amy Nay Kirk Christenson James Martell David Judd and David Fagan Congratulations to the Debaters and Good Luck to tho rest of the Speech T am in Individual Events draft to make comments and sugges- tions 9 Rah Rah Don’t discount the advantage of school spirit If you make friends join a club and generally stay engaged with the entire school experience you will not only have fun and gain valuable experience but will be more focused on your main job right now: doing well in school 10 Keep you eye on the prize Students who do well stand the best chance of achieving what they want after graduation Enriching your mind widening your horizons and increasing your options in life are the real points of school and ones that makes all the efforts worth the trouble Many low income elderly file taxes needlessly The Internal Revenue is getting the word out that many low income older people may not need lofileatax return The IRS will mail more than a million letters to provide eligible taxpayers with the chance to save time and money During last year’s filing season nearly 5 million returns were needlessly filed and many paid for assistance with their returns These had incomes below the taxpayers amount that requires filing For example if you are single age 65 or older and your total gross income is less than $6800 you do not have to file a federal return For a married couple both age 65 or a return is not necessary if the total gross income is less than $12000 The following table shows who must file an income tax return Remember that the amounts do NOT include income from social security Utah Federal Gross income $5325 Single under 65 $5900 65 over $6225 $6800 Single Married both under 65 $10600 $9450 Married one under 65 $11300 $10150 Marriedboth over 65 $12000 $10850 if you have an reHowever turn coming you must file to receive older that return Senior Citizen News The Gunnison Senior Citizens will be offering various things during the month of March Exercise Classes will be held March 2 9 16 23 and 30 at 11:30 am at the Center Elizabeth Chesley will be at the Center to help with taxes on March 3 10 17 24 and 31 from 10:00 to 1:00 pm You may call her for any information at They will be going shopping 18 and 25 leaving at on March 4 1:00 pm A video will be offered on March 5 12 19 and 26th at 1:00 pm Menu for the week will in clude: Tuesday March 2 - Meatball mushroom gravy steamed rice green bread fruit salad cookie beans butter milk juice March 3 - Cook’s Wednesday Choice March 4 - Baked Thursday with Potatoes Chicken Whipped lemon banana buttered com gravy dessert bread butter milk and juice Friday March 5 - BBQ beef on a bun potato salad sliced beets orange slice rice pudding milk juice Pork Chops Tuesday carrots Potatoes pineapple upside down cake bread butter milk and juice Attention to all parents of Junior class members All parents of Junior at Gunnison Valley High School are reminded and money that stories pictures donations are due on Friday February 261993 These items must be handed in at the School office For questions or more information contact Laurie Anderson at or Kristyn The prom will be held on Dyreng April 3 1993 strangers School District has lost nearly $ 0000 in fees Teach your children use anything from strangers ing money gifts or rides where new items come from Teach your children 1 The South Sanpete The Child Abuse Prevention Team from Sanpete Sevier and Millard Counties arc providing this educational information Kaye Jensen is the Manti Chairman and the team involves Andrea Miller Holly Sorenson Mary Ann Sorenson Stephanie Sorenson Sandra April Fonvillc Munk Yardlcy Tcrilyn Wayne Munk Mark Hansen Bodic Grcgcr-:oJason Crane Jon Roberts Carl Sanderson Silvia Prado and Siri Johnson They arc working with a group from Manti Salina and Richfield Schools Know everything you can about your children’s activities and friends Monitor children’s activities and participate with them Don’t allowchildrcr toplayalonein fields on playgrounds or in other dangerous or isolated areas Tcach your children about to refincludKnow how to School District schools have already lost nearly $10000 in excusec activity fees required by law for low income students The state’s school districts are hoping that the State Legislature will take some action that will help the schools adjust to the lost revenue In the meantime South Sanpete has asked its principals to list in the order of their preference activities that can be curtailed or even eliminated if the fee waiver requirements continues to cut off funds In other action at its February meeting: The Board installed Nancy Jensen Centerfield and Dr Dwignt Inouye Gunnison who were elected in November The board decided to consider Dr Inouye’s proposal that some of the more difficult academic classes be placed on a five point grading system but The board also discussed did not take action regarding graduation program prayers The board voted to allocate $10000 each to Gunnison Valley High School and Manti High School for the purchase of band instruments Two appointed area Arthritis Campaign Sanpete County residents have been appointed chairpcople of the 1993 campaign to benefit the Arthritis Foundation Utah Chapter The chairpcople are Lorna Bown Fayette and Cheryl Anderson Gunnison The funds raised during the will be used to serve campaign the Arthritis Utahn’s with arthritis is the only volunteer Foundation health agency seeking the total answer - the causes cures and prevention of over 100 forms of arthritis “We hope this program and the volunteers will spread accurate information about arthritis throughout the state” said Wendy Zundel Director of Development for the Utah “The campaign allows Chapter people to make gifts when a volunteer contacts them” For more information about arthritis and membership opportunities in the Utah Chapter call toll free at or write the Arthritis Foundation Utah Chapter at 1733 south 1100 East Salt Lake City UT 84105 N 528-311- 1 Keith Says: The trouble is a lot of us aren't in good enough shape to keep fit This would be a good time for the meek to inherit the earth fill anyone else's shoes as long as you can't keep your foot out of your mouth T wo Phone News Items your neighborhoods Teach your children about secrets that some “secrets” have to be told if children and their parents are to be kept safe You'll never for s safely enter home alone Teach them how to pretend you arc home and how to answer the phone if they arc alone Teach your children to keep a safe distance from strangers and not to give strangers directions for help Adults need to get help from other adults Usc secret codes with yojt children Do not let your children gi to r cs rooms rest puolic plat specially alone Develop a family plan stressing where to meet if lost when you arc away from home Do not have children met you in the parking lot Do not place your children’s names on their clothing or on the outside of their possessions Teach your children to say NO to touches on the parts of their bodies covered by a swimming suit Teach your children to say no to tell someone and to get away if someone bothers them "Join with other concerned parents to set up safety systems for Money isn't everything It's often not even available Yesterday's nest egg birdhouse will hardly buy today's Wing your way to Gunnison Valley Bank the safest place to stash that nest egg FDIC Your Home Owned Independent Bank EQUAL HOUSING LENDER |