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Show I ( ) UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. March 5. 1986, Page 11 March 3 to 8 is '4-for Youth' week H State 4-- for March year being, 3-- 8 to "make the beet better," it gives them guidance to reach their goals. It ia conducted by the Cooperative Extension Service of Univerthe State Land-Grasities and the U.8. Deaprtment of Agriculture. This strong educational base is extended to the youngsters through a corps of more than leaders 630,000 volunteer who share their time and talenta learn by doing. to help Additionally, thousands of individuals, corporations, foundations and business help support the program by providing incentives and recognition, educational aids, training and travel opportunities, together with advisory, technical and public relations assistance. is family and community- - Week is scheduled with the theme this "4-- H for Youth, for America," America's largest informal education programs for boys and girls, makes a major contribution to our nation by helping youth acquire knowledge and develop life skills that help them become productive and contributing members of our society. involved nearly 4.5 Today million young people-fro- m the form, from the city and in between. They are learning practical skills in hundreds of projects. But more importantly they are developing attitudes and habits that help them meet the challenges of today and to4-- 4-- H nt self-directin-g, 4-- H - 4-- H . 4-- H . 4--H morrow. 4-- H oriented. members devote much of their time to community service in a wide varieties of projects,, ranging from helping the elderly and disabled to restoring historic sites, to landscaping public buildinga to help to preserve their environment. The more than 45,000,000 alumni point with pride to their experiences telling how much from the discipline of gained they keeping written records, making oral presentations, developing management and communication skills, and gaining an understanding of citizenship responsibilities. today is indeed having a strong impapt Qn youth and on America.. Finrout how you can become involved by calling. your county Extension office. not only asks youngsters 4-- H 4-- H Parents can help improve bad grades by Betty Condie president Utah Education Association Did you find any D'a or Fs on those report cards your kids brought home? Now that were half way through another school year, you may have discovered that your children aren't doing as well as you had hoped. Find out why and do something about it Teachers often mention behavior and attitude as the important difference between kids who mid-ter- m are doing well in school and those who are not. Mom and Dad can help with that. Stress to the kids that hard work counts effort pays. Sometimes kids want to blame everything and everyone but themrs, selves for poor circumstances, or intelligence, luck. When kids bring home report cards and tests, discuss their scores and grades and help them see why they did well or poorly. grand finale. Student of the Month grades-teache- June to attain her Business Education The Duchesne degree. book, or at least want to avoid the of failure, but consequences re- I Help your students develop a towards school positive mind-se- t work. Teach them tips for concen- Roosevelt, was chosen Artist of the Month for February at Roosevelt Jr. High School. Eric is four- trating and remembering facts. Sarah Allen, daughter of Jay and Helen Abbott and Robert Allen, has been selected as Duchesne Help them develop regular study habits. Children cant succeed in school with a "hopeless attitude. Change that into, I can do it if I try." teen years old and in the 9th grade. He says he's bee(i drawing for a long . time and he .likes to, draw many different things, irv eluding making up cars and designs from his imagination. 'i Miltii'li 722-513- graduation chairperson along with being a recent inductee into the National Honor Society. Her hobbies include dance instruction, outdoor activities, gardening, sewing, cooking and reading. After finising her degree, she would like to come back to the Basin and work as an executive convention. Connie Richena helped with the preparing and serving the food. A special appreciation goes to Polly Olsen, Tracy Appel and Ray Saddler for doing workshops to help members. secretary. Phone News Items Phone News Items 1 722-51- 31 iiiMlliiis Correction CEDAR CREST CONVALESCENT CENTER The name of Michele Aycock was inadventantly left off the second term honor roll from Duchesne High School they gave to the paper last week. Both the school and the paper regret the Student of the Month The annual F.H.S. regional convention was held Tuesday, February 25, at the Roosevelt and Seventh Ward Second Chapel. There was Roosevelt, Wasatch and South Summit chapters at the convention. Ruth Ann Jensen aat at the desk which registered and welcomed the members there. Roosevelt Prescott, Cindy Chapter President and State F.H.A. Secretary organised and opened the convention. Paulette Rockwood also helped to organize and Bet up for this High senior is involved with many activities at the school. She is presently the editor of the year- Most students succeed in school because they value learo-ing-- of convention in Roosevelt llege in She wasnt saying expensive rewards are the answer. She was emphasizing that motivation can mean the difference between success and failure. others need more tangible wards. FHA High School's March Student of the Month. Allen, who has a 3.9 GPA, will attend LDS Business Co- non-reade- rs Eric Ross, son of Barbara Ross This is this Help them relate outcome to effort. Reward improvement As we build in them a desire to learn, 'we may have to bolster their performance with incentive rewards. Praise for improvement is a good reward. Special treats or adtivites may be used. An expert teacher I know said, in our Wed have no schools if we could offer a motorcycle to everyone who learned to read. Roosevelt Junior High Artist of the Month and Jerry These second grade students at Roosevelt Elementary presented a for their patriotic program parents last week. Each class presented songs about America. PATRIOTIC STUDENTS ANNOUNCES deletion. CEDAR CREST RESIDENTIAL CENTER ATTENTION PERSONS WITH ALLERGIES & ASTHMA ATTENTION PERSONS WITH ALLERGIES & ASTHMA DA VID P. BURKLEY, MD FROM INTERMOUNTAINALLERGY & ASTHMA CUNIC Comes to Roosevelt on a regular basis for the diagnosis and treatment of esthma and allergic diseases. He sees patients at the Roosevelt Featuring 1. 24 hour Supervision 2. Meals, Laundry, bousekeep- - 3. Social and recreational activities , ' ranPtton 5. Semi prtvtte rooms, individually decorated . a jj01ey atmosphere . Clinic. Appointment can be made by calling Salt Lake City 985-868- 5 questions as to whether you need to see a specialist, please consult your own physi- If you have glflPi Bill Tew has been selected by Altamont High School and the ' Farm Bureau as Special Feeder Sale Student of the Month for Altamont. He is the son of Fred and Sandra Tew of Talmage. Bill has lettered in football, basketball, March 8th Special Feeder & Heavy Feeder Sale and baseball, while keepexcellent GPA. ing up an He was on this terms honor roll. Bill is also active in FFA. He went to the National Convention in Kansas City last year. He also earned his state farmer .award. Bill is active in speech and drama. He placed fourth in the recent region speech meet and Legislative Forum, and will go to the state speech meet in Cedar City next week. Bill is also active in his church and is currently serving as President of the Stu-dentbo- Altamont L.D.S. Seminary. f Consignment: This will be one of the largest sales of the year don't miss it. A lot of new buyer interest with market going up. Good time to sell, those, interested in consigning to sale call: Floyd; Curits or Boyd. Basin Livestock Auction 722-50- 43 dy 10:30 a.m. -- Regular Sales Every Saturday 8 rooms in all are now being remodeled for Look for our Open House residential care coming soon New carpet . throughout the Center Visitors are welcome Providing skilled care Cedar Crest Convalescent Center t87 W. Lagoon 722-24- 97 John Robertson Manager ' |