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Show w . ' Basin itandird dUkutfah Ten receive BYU dipjorna Ten area residents were among the 2,156 graduates to receive diplomas -Young August 19 at Brigham CommenSummer 108th Universitys cement exercises in Provo,' Utah. Graduates to receive their Masters Degree were: Charles Herett !Lemon, Roosevelt, and Steven B. Terry, Duchesne. Those receiving Bachelor Degrees include: Hall David. Roberts, Duchesne, Blaine Stewart Dennis and Steven James Hamblin, both of Roosevelt. Associate Degrees were awarded to Nancy L. Moya, Loraa Padia, and Kathleen W. Shavanaux all of Fort Duchesne and LeeAnna Ann Ridley of Arrowchis Whiterocks. and-Pats- This years summer graduates represented 47 states, the District of Columbia and 39 foreign countries. BYU has an enrollment of more than combined 26,000 students. The number of graduates from December, April and August set a new record of 6,211 for the academic year. Classes for Trades at UBAVC The Trades and Industry Departat the Uintah Basin Area Vocational Center announces their class offerings for Fall Quarter, 1983. We are excited about our offerings and will be able to provide some good vocational training for residents in the area; said Richard Jones, T and I Chairman. Classes will be offered in Petroment . leum Technology, Industrial Electricity, Electronics, Diesel Mechanics, Automotive, Welding, Drafting, Power Plant Operations, as well as for secondary several offerings students. "Course work will be available in the day as well as evening in most programs and we encourage adult students to take advantage of the vocational training programs available in the area, said Jones. Adult classes are scheduled to start the week of September 26 and end December 14. For more, information or to have a copy of the UBAVC 3 schedule mailed to you call 722-452- or 789-486- 6, Cougar bothers residents Reportedly, a cougar is menancing residents in the Strawberry River area, about ten 'miles southwest of Duchesne. Mrs. Vaughn' (Rita) Lott called the Sheriffs department to report the persistence of the animal Other families in the area reported hearing the squaw of the stalking predator, and sightings of it. It was reported that the cougar appeared to be unafraid of people, as is normally instinctive of this cat family. This led to the conjecture that it might be one that was raised from a kitten and which has been returned to the wild, as an adult No damage by the prowling animal was reported. TABIONA NEWS Connie Lee Vqmell Bench returns to USU Vamell Bench traveled around the world to get bade to Utah State University and become associate dean for extension and Held services We want this to be your childs best year in school. s' - in on-goi- Were educators. We know that chances are, your child will have a great year in school if he or she is well-motivat- Thats where parents can . help. Encourage your child to try. Show your interest i homework and what goes on at school. Tell your chi all school assignments, performance. And pef agSodpwnt. the USU College of Education. The Logan native recently brought his family back to Logan alter living one and a half years in Somalia. While in the east African country, Bench was responsible for the Farm Management Extension Training USU Center, part of an contract with Somalia. Dr. Bench brings a different personality and ' operating style into this position, said Oral Ballam, dean of the College of Education. "He brings with him a great deal of experience from public schools and from directing USUs Uintah Basin Education Center. Among Benchs responsibilities will be coordinating the extension program in education statewide. We dont have funds to offer the same class in each community that requests it, Bench explained. To help USUs statewide students find the courses they need Bench has ' compiled a bulletin to be revised each quarter, showing what is being: offered anywhere in the state. ' Not only will students have the of a take to class choice carpooling they want, but "crossing district lines may offer a good mix of ideas and fresh discussion topics, and allow USU to enlarge classes, better utilize ' its teaching staff and economize during these tight budget times, he said. t t Personalized attention to extension students is another major goal Bench has set for himself. He will travel to teaching sites throughout the state, , A We educators have a better chance child to succeed in school when we support from parents : - A teachers fondest hope Is tl succeed. . Duchesne Education! Association Kevin Heaton President We teach the Children I - - - talk to the students and bring their concerns and requests back to campus for action. The key to successful extension is students feel like to make USU students, he. said. Six years of experience in the Basin convinced Bench that extension students needed to identify closely with USU through participation in campus activities and frequent visits from campus administrators. Bench's other responsibilities include administering the USUSou-theUtah State College Cooperative Master of Education program and the AdministrativeSuperviaory Endorsement Program on and off campus, coordinating the colleges and summer pro- and summer quarter offerings and teaching in the Department of Secon- -' m - post-sessio- dary Education. The new associate dean earned his bachelor and masters degree from USU and taught at the junior high level for six years. He was principal at South Ogden Junior high school for three years and spent another three years in the Weber School District offices as curriculuih direc- tor. While on sabbatical leave from the district, he coiripleted a doctorate in educational administration from the of California at Berkeley. University, "I ' feel that Dr. Bench has the to maintain the quality of in our programs while extending services to 'communities. He understands the needs of public, education and is good at communicating and fulfilling the needs of Utahs educators," Dean Ballam said. ability- - eduation ' . e Mr.- and Mrs. Leo Tqrnbbw attended the Provo Temple. They also visited Florence's sister Della, e Mrs. Margie Mansanari, Mrs. Hazel Baum and Mrs. Ray Lee went to Salt Lake Thursday where Mrs. Lee went to the eye doctor, a An open house was held at Tabiona'a new school Wednesday. So many people toured the building and enjoyed its beauty. The PTA held a meeting in. the evening. We appreciate the new school, e Mrs. Carlene Williams spent a few 'days in Ogden visiting her family before school started, e There wasn't as luge a crowd this year who went to Education Week at BYU due to school starting. Last year a record crowd attended, a Mr. and Mrs. Earl Murphy and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lee when they came up to the Thomas Ranch for the Clayburn family . Varnell Bench, former director of the Uintah Basin USU Extension Center, has been named Associate Dean for the Extension and Field Services in the USU College Dr. of Education. reunion. Roosevelt Commercial Club's AMUAL DARBEQUE Saturday September 10 5:30 p.m. to 9:oo p.m, Roosevelt City Park 4 FREE - ' TO PUBLIC |