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Show dJJSntah IBasim Thursday, October 9, 1980 Uintah Basin 6- - '- t i i 13 Standard :Z UEA meeting this week: teachers improve skills k ' 4 as kids enjoy the break Mora than a third of a million students in Utah public schools will get two days away from classes when Thursday and Friday, Oct their teachers gather at the Salt Palace for the annual Utah Education tion as possible. Among the' speakers at various sessions will be Governor Scott Matheson, addressing the Utah VocaSan Francisco tional Association; 0, State University professor-autho- r Jack R. Fraenkel, who will speak to the Utah Council for the Social Association Convention. Educators attending the convention will have their choices of dozens of meetings, seminars, workshops, forums, exhibits and lectures. Instead of bringing in name" speakers for the convention's general an session, the UEA produced live production of movie film, slides and live" arts in the new Symphony Hall "Stars of this show are Utah students and educators," said UEA President Donna Peterson. "Its purpose is to reaffirm in educators' hearts and minds that they are doing extremely important work, and to stimulate them to do their very best" Titled "I Am, Because of You, the production will be staged twice in the Symphony Hall' to accomodate as many educators attending the conven Studies; children's book author Cons- tance Greene of Long Island, N.Y., speaking to the Utah Library Association; and Dr. Charles Suhor, deputy executive director of the National Council of Teachers . of - English, addressing both, the Utah Council Teachers of English and Utah's International Reading Association chapter. A record number of exhibits in the Salt. Palace will educators at the Palace, where a duster of i 95S workshops will be held on the conventions opening day. in Among them are sessions metrics, classroom discipline, teaching handicapped students, gifted and uueuieu Miiuenis, reading instruction, PTA programs for elementary stu m-e- dents, science teaching ideas, elementary teaching concepts and others. of Mora than 42 organizations educational specialties-su- ch as math teachers, music educators and English inatructors--wi- ll hold their meetings on the second day of the convention in the Salt Palace and locations across the Salt Lake Valley. The Grand Festival Concert, tradi-- . event for tionally the curtain-closin- g the UEA Convention, will be held at Hillcrest High School in Midvale, at 8 p.m. Friday. Performing at the concert will be the Orchestra, Chorus and Band, comprised of selected students from throughout the state. Six school districts in Utah designate the two-da- y UEA Convention as salary days in their teachers con-- . tracts, and the other 34 school districts do not. "We've planned this convention so that every public school educator in Utah can improve their skills by attending the sessions, Mrs. Peterson said. "Everyone is invited. -- All-Sta- te i , I UNION HOMECOMING ROYALTY-T- he Union high school Homecoming Queen Pageant was held Wednesday, Oct. 1 . Vicki Burton, center, was chosen as the queen. Cheri Clayburn, right was chosen first at conferences Parent-teache- " . '. r Monday, schools. conferences will Oct the 13, in Conferences will begin at 12:30 p.m. and run until 4 p.m. All attend. parents to are encouraged Social Security Representative to visit Uintah Basin A representative from the Salt Lake City Social Security office will be at Roosevelt City Hall Oct 16 at 9 a.m., and at Duchesne new County Courthouse, Room 3, in Duchesne, Oct 16 at 1 p.m.;. - .. Anyone wishing to apply far a Social Syfeurity number; file - a claim for benefits, or transact other business with Social Security may meet with the representative. If it would be more convenient to e call our office, the number is Calls can be placed to this number Mondays through Fridays, between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. '.j toll-fre- 1800-662-434- Duchesne high school's loss to Park Gty didn't look any better from up high than it did at ground level, but the football field and the city of Duchesne pre BIRD'S sent a delightful sight through the eye of the camera. And you can even hear the announcer from up there I EYE VIEW Payment in lieu of tax from BLM to the County $373,288 Duchesne County has received from the Bureau of Land Management as payments in .lieu of taxes. The dollar figure is the tenth highest in the state which is comprised of 29 counties. Utah receives some from the BLM. " Only $8,146,654 California and- - New Mexico are allocated more money. $373,288 Payments totaling $101.8 million being paid by the Bureau of Land Management to more than 1,600 local government units nationwide, Secretary of the Interior Cecil D. Andrus announced. .The payment program under, the Speak softly and carry sharp pen (By L Ross martin) In talking with Roosevelt Chief of Police Cecil Gurr, we have had several conversations concerning the number of arrests involving driving under the influence (DUI). We have even had several calls to the STANDARD in' which people have compared DUI with a mere traffic ticket. Chief Gurr brought to our attention the following vignette first published in the Automobile Club Insurance Co. of Columbus, Ohio "Miniature Messages in October 1979, and quoted from the Utah Safety Council, "Utah Safety News. In South Africa, a drunk driver is given a ten-yeprison sentence or a fine of $10,000 or both. In of drunk v Australia, the' names drivers are sent to local papers, and printed under the headline, 'Hes drunk and in JaiL' In Malaysia, drivers are jailed.. If they are married, their soouses also go to jaiL In Turkey, drunk .drivers are taken 20 miles from town by police and toned to walk back-und- er escort. In San Salvador, drunk drivers are executed By these by firing squads. standards, America is pretty a was several times interrup laughter as the venerable Harmston offered several germane, witticisms. In response to the possibility of a new city which would be located near the Green River in . Uintah Last week I spent a few hours in Tabiona while in the process of gathering a couple of stories. My publisher and I met with the principal, Richard Lewis. I had heard that Tabby was a community bound together by its school and my suspicions were confirmed. Mr. Lewis indicated that the ability to take the whole school somewhere in one bus allowed for advantages which outweighed the - lenient remote . - living' through its cause, well and school. Payments in Lieu of Taxes Act is designed to provide funds to local governments to partially offset the fiscal impact of certain federal lands within their boundaries. The payments other supplement federal land payments received by the local units of government Over the years, Congress has passed various laws to help state and local units of government recoup lost revenue on various federal land. During fiscal year 1980, additional payments were made to states and local governments under programs administered by a number of federal Continued on page 20 tax-exem- pt tax-exem- pt - Prebusiness workshop at Ft. Duchesne The Small Business Administration, in conjunction with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, sponsored a prebusi-- ' ness workshop for individuals contemplating a career in small business on Tuesday, Sept. 80. The seminar was held in the Ute Tribal building in Ft. Duchesne. Locally, Jim Curtis, salesman for Century 21 Realty, outlined marketing and promotion. Gordon Snow, owner of Snow Construction Co., explained and taxes. Wayne recordkeeping Brown, assistant branch manager of Zion's First National Bank, described business loans and sources of money. Clark Child from the SBA and Ray Reese from the Office of Technical assistance and Training discussed the basics of business information, insurance, organization and counseling. to theft, vandalism Reward money goes to citizens of Duchesne County and other areas of Utah who help apprehend persons later convicted of theft or vandalism on property of Farm Bureau members displaying $200 reward signs. That reminder came from Alan White, president of the Duchesne County Farm Bureau. Because a property owner has the responsibility of protecting his own property, he is not eligible for the award for such information about his own loss, nor are law enforcement officers. White pointed out But anyone else who gives information leading to the arrest and conviction of a thief or vandal causing a loss to posted property is eligible for the reward. "Rural crime is a big problem today, and it's growing'' more ierfous." White explained. "It's our civic duty to help stop crime anyhow, but Farm Bureau feels that alert citizens who help put a stop to these losses should be rewarded. "Too many people these days dont want to 'get involved' in things they know ought to be stopped. While the $200 reward isn't a huge amount, it does give an incentive to keep an eye on your neighbor's property, the farm leader added. have He said several Utahns received rewards recently from the Utah Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company, which sponsors the program for Farm Bureau members. It isn't necessary for a Farm Bureau member to have a sign at every location where he farms nr ranches-sig- ns at the entrance to the main properties, and perhaps on the buildings where most of the equipment and other property is kept, meet Xthe ..requirements fot- - the reward program, White explained. The signs are available through any county Farm Bureau leader. Hunters, beware of aerial utility lines According to Dan Gomez, Mountain security agent, hunters can help prevent the negligence of a very few. "The best pair of eyes in helping to prevent line damage is other hunters, game wardens, and forest service personnel, Gomes pointed out "They can help prevent the damage of phone services caused by others. If the damage is inaccessible to vehicles, especially in winter weather, days could pass before repairmen locate the downed line. If hunters can be a little more Bell cautious this fell. Mountain repairmen wont have to be close behind to restore aerial telephone lines damaged by a misplaced shot. Hunters, if not careful this fell. Bell can isolate entire communities by firing carelessly, in the direction of aerial telephone lines. "Hunters should be careful of utility service when in the field," said Kenneth 0. Hill, Mountain Bells Utah Public Relations manager. accidents of this Unfortunately, nature frequently occur where the telephone is most critical - in rural areas. Hunters too, sometimes rely on the phone line to get help in emergencies. Shotgun pellets, .22 caliber bullets and hitfi powered rifle lead can easily penetrate the plastic sheathing of a telephone cable, rupturing the transmission lines inside. Hill cautioned. Community School lists fall offerings County, Mr. Harmston indicated that he and a friend of his owned a considerable amount of property on the Green and that all he needed was a broker. He indicated both his age and ' his insight when he responded to the need to make a decision and to move on whatever project would be best for the area when he said, "Twenty years ago the biggest industry .here was unemployment. If were not careful, that industry could be back. ar Last Mondays public hearing held by Roosevelt to gain input on how and where to spend the potential energy impact money are Kristine Backheuer was second attendant. Miss Burton won the interview and student vote portions of the pageant. Teri White won- the talent Farm Bureau offers rewards alertness Parent teacher held Tabiona tendant and The Duchesne County Community School has announced its schedule of classes to be offered during the fall and winter. Additional classes will be offered if ten people express an interest in a particular area, according to Debbie Crawford, who is coordinating the program. Area residents with hobbies or skills to share may apply to teach in the program, said Ms. Crawford. Anyone wishing to sign up for a class should contact Ms. Crawford at 2 the Community School office, for additional information. East Gymnastics (4-- 6 years) Roosevelt elementary gym, begins Oct 14, meets Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 to 4:15 p.m.; insturctor, D. Bryson; fee $7. East gym, Gymnastics (Grade begins Oct 14, meets Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 4:15 to 5 p.m.;-- instructor D. Bryson; foe $7. Union high Gymnastics (Grade school; , time and instructor to be announced. Fee $7. Aerobic Dance Women Roosevelt elementary, begins Sept. 29; meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7 to 7:45 p.m.; instructor N. Jones; fee 722-403- . 1-- 4-- $7. Exeerdse Class - Roosevelt elementary, starts Sept 29; meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday from p.m.; instructor N. Jones; foe $7. Aerobic Dance - Women - Union stage, begins Oct 13; meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7:30-8:3- 0 a.m.; instructor A. Anderson, fee $7. Drama - East stage, begins Oct 14; meets Monday,. Wednesday and Fria.m.; instructor, day from 7:30-8:3- 0 Crawford; fee $7. Hunter Safety - Union high school; begins Sept 8; meets Tuesday at 7 p.m.; instructor, L. Abplanalp; fee $4. Fascinating Womanhood Roosevelt junior high; meets Wednesday, 9 a.m. Sept 1, meets Wednesday, instructor Madsen; fee $5. Girl Scouts - East Gym; meets Thursdays 3:30 - 5 p.m.; instructor Card Eibright Brown ieo East gym; meets Mondays 8:30 - 5 p.m.; instructor Card Noll SquarO Dancing - Roosevelt elementary; meets Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30 10 p.m.; instructor Fred Brown. Senior Citizens - Roosevelt element2 ary; first and third Saturdays, p.m.; instructor Fred Jones. 9-1- HUNTERS BEWARE-W- ard Leech, Mountain Bell wire telephone repairman, splices a cable that was severed by a shotgun blast from directly underneath the cable. multi -transmission |