Show 15 Gunnison Valley News December 20 2000 Bessey leaving after 18 years as Commissioner (Continued from Page 1) est is protecting access to roadless areas said thrt he will be making sure that "lots other of important things won't be dropped" It can only be assumed one of those "important" things is paving Ephraim Canyon Bob has worked extremely hard since he helped secure the funding for this project In the past few months since he announced the funding the work has been going at a fast pace thanks iii part to Bessey's anxiousness to He also the project complete However through all he has done Bob said he is most apprecia tive of being able to do the work the county needed to be done and being able to learn in the process "I learned a lot from the other commissioners that I will always take with me" he said Bob is very appreciative of his wife as well He confided that "Carolynn has been the best campaign chair and always supportive of me" This yeai concludes twenty four years of public service for Bob Bessey Prior to being elected commissioner he served four years as Manti Mayor and six years as a Manti City Councilman Students invited to enter essay contest Mayors and Councilmembers from throughout Utah want to know what young people think about their communities Fourth and seventh graders can submit their views in the "Why I Like My Community" Essay Contest sponsored by the Utah League of Cities and Towns First place winnei s on each grade level will receive $100 and their schools will receive $1000 Second office at The contest 2001 deadline is March Shop At Home was underwritten by Gunnison Valley Bank Zions Bank Utah Independent Bank' VV School Board action (Continued from Page the Board addressed the fact that most middle school age students would not be able to comprehend the contract in current RIGID BUILDING 40 x 10 30x50x 12 40x60x14 50x100x14 BUILDING S Y S T r MS $4995 $5995 $8650 $15575 800-- 1 The new contract is one page and most of the language simplifies Parents and students that sign the new contract agree to abide by four simple rules that include: Keeping password confidential Punishing any a ttempt to modify a person's data Always asking for permission from instructors to use the Internet IJWS ACTION Gunnison Valley High Boys’ Basketball Schedule December 20 Millard & GVHS December 29 Grantsville GVHS Girls’ Basketball Schedule December January 21 - Wrestlin January GVHS 6 - GVH 6 Bea’ ia Miiiarj Rowland j HatT SchedjC er Toumaffjjfc c y— were Rowling To not initiate any Internet content thaf is demeaning offensive excessive in profanity and related to alcohol drugs and tobacco unless initiated by the teacher The original contract will continue to be used by the High Schools The Board addiessed a number of Lori Nielsen's other concerns including: Fees charged through sixth to kindergarten grades Specific literature classes that was thought ful to students Books used in to be harmin concern “Take this to heart: Even moderate levels may boost your risk of death from heart disease While most people know that diabetes is a risk factor in heart disease researchers at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City have found that even slightly elevated blood glucose may signal the onset of diabetes In the past doctors assumed readings between 80 and 150 were safe Now however the researchers say a study of their own cardiac cath lab patient base r showed those whose levels were as low as 110 were dying at tne same iatc as tin who had frank diabetes" said prinDr Kirti cipal investigator Salunkhe f rankly F raclured Folk ers Theatre Volunteer Flournle in Elementary Tales for Read rinses given Ms Nielsen felt their Thank You GVES Teachers! Teach 70 students a Christmas song Put them on a bus and drive them to the high school in order by class Keep them organized enough to file into the auditorium and perform their song with less than three minutes between each group of 70 leaving and arriving on stage Take your group back to bus and back to the elementary and resume studies Repeat the program and the stage organization for a night performance at 7 pm This time be prepared with crafts and other activities to entertain your 70 kids in one of the high school classrooms until the program is over and their parents come to pick them up As far as I know this kind of requirement is not part of any teacher's job description How lucky we are in Gunnison Valley to have teachers who consistently work above and beyond the call of duty Teachers your volunteer work to enrich my chii'Jien's ’vcs has net gone unnoticed Thank you so much for all you do The tiniest change in your daily routine can have a lasting impact on the way Parents: Dr Kelly and Kathy Frandsen Centerfield 20 points against Monticello Melissa has been an effective 'floor captain' this year “She hasn't scored a lot but has been very effective in ofpoints finding the open player" you live Scored Turn down the thermostat on your water heater for example Or switch to compact fluorescent bulbs Suddenly you're saving energy and money and still enjoying all the comforts of home We can help too We offer expert advice on how to make your home or business more energy efficient The changes are important We try to make them simple! Male Athlete of the Week Jake Do you ha ve any overdue books? Now is your opportunity to rethem without any fees On December 27 28 and 30lh you will be able to return any overdue bx)ks to the library and you will be able to cross that bill off your list So collect any books that might need to be returned and head to the library during the holidays turn was need for better education of parents and less peer pressure for students Female Athlete of the Week Melissa Frandsen Hill Parents: Donald & Denise Hill Gunnison Jake scored 3 points against the Beaver Varsity team and 17 points during the Junior Varsity game Overall he made 7 of 16 shots andS of 13 inside Harry roller Series by J K fruit he frogs and Other doesn’t take much Dfc fr the jd' t If you’d like energy-savin- g more tips call us anytime at and ask for a copy of our Bright Ideas booklet Sponsored by: !Q UTAH POWER Making Technologies :opy it happen 62000 PacihCorp t J) Return your overdue books today at no charge Lawrence Anderson Milt Hammond and Evan Peterson were honored during the second annual Gunnison Middle School Yule program The three gentlemen were honored as "Pillars of light" in the community for their years of civic mindedness generosity and service The L GVMS students also performed various Christmas numbers for valley residents use STEEL 30 x place winners will receive $75 with $750 going to their schools and third place winners will receive $50 and $500 Principals received contest guidelines and entry forms in August If teachers stall need that information they may call the League Thisear's |