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Show Pag 20. UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. March 5, 1386 Third Annual Adult Confab at U BAVC The Third Annual Adult Education Conference, sponsored by Utah State University Extension and the Uintah Basin Area Vocational Center, is scheduled to be held at the Uintah Basin Area Vocational Center in Roosevelt on Wednesday, March 12 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The theme selected for this years conference is, "It's w Your Are You Going to and fulfilling life. "Group Dynamite will be presented by John Paul Murphy, a recreation' expert - now an leader. assistant state We are pleased to have several local professionals presenting workshops. Joyce Buhler, RD, dietitian will present some important facts on osteoporosis. e Anderson, a nutritionist, will present family nutrition tips. Louise Jorgensen, a teacher for Duchesne County School District will give ideae on coping with young children. Rose Miller, a social services worker for Duchesne County will present two topics: What Every Parent Should Know About Substance Abuse," and "Communicating with Teens." Extension Agents from the Salt Lake Extension Office will also lend their expert advise during the days activities. JoAnn Morten sen will give a delightful presentation on mens- 4-- H , Life-Ho- . Jean-Mari- f Live It? Dr. Val Christensen, of student services, Utah vice-preside- nt State University, will be the keynote speaker. His topic will be Underatanding and Managing Anger," Anger is often used to direct peoples lives. Generally, the results are very negative. This presentation will identify some common causee of anger, outline the reward system that people construct for choosing anger, and suggest some alternative designs for replacing anger. Eight specialists from the Cooperative Extension Service at Utah State University will provide workshops during the day. Leona Windley, housing and home furnishing specialist will discuss care, repair and refurnishing of wood furniture and decorating on a budget; Barbara Rowe, family resource management specialist, will present ideas of managing time in your life. Dr. Norleen Ackerman, family fi- nance specialist has been asked to discuss health insurance for senior, citizens. Dr. Glen Jenson, Dr. Tom Lee and Elaine Ashcroft from the family and human development department will also be in attendance. Dr. Jenson will talk on family relations, farm stress management techniques and husband-wife relationships; Dr. Lee will address coping with conflict, and adults concerns about their aging parents and relatives; Mrs. Ashcroft will share ideas on holding successful family coun- cils. Dr. Marilyn Noyes, supervisor for extension family life programs will discuss the stresses and strengths of single parenting and some positive ways to be an effective parent and lead a rich ging stress. Duane Hatch, a gardening specialist will discuss successful gardening techniques. ; During the split noon hour Ida Smith, director of the Alumni center at Brigham Young University will discuss with eech group the Changing Role of Women in the 80s," as well as women's issues. The committee has worked very hard to select topics which would interest individuals in any walk of life. Individuals can register for the conference by in the UBAVC contacting Roosevelt or inciting up a registration form at the USU Extension Office on the .third' floor of the StateCounty Building in Vernal or the extension office at the courthouse in Duchesne. Cost of the conference will be 86 for those by March 7 and 87 for late registration. Registration fees include the cost of the luncheon. Local residents lawn-mow- er Yews. Dr. Brent Gledhill, USU Horticultural Specialist, talked about getting better food production in this area. He taught viewers how to fertilize, how to acidify their soil to free up nutrients already in the .soil, and how to prune and care for fruit and ornamental trees and shrubs. He suggested growers prune any branches which are broken, diseased, at a narrow angle to the trunk, crossing other branches, dead, or hanging at an angle toward the ground. He also recommended varieties of fruit and vegetables for best production in this area. Viewers were able to view displays set up around the area from local plant nurseries, and garden implement and supply dealers. For those who were unable to attend, excellent booklets can be purchased for a nominal charge at the USU Extension Office in Duchesne. School Building Project, ie., joint checks need. to be issued to two subcontractors and one supplier; Duchesne County School District Board of Education of Duchesne County School District met in regular session at the Thompson School, Ioka, on Thursday, February 27, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Hie following items and or matters were considered: Jane Thompson, director of Thompson School, met with the Board to discuss matters related to her school. William Lewis, district administrator, met with the Board to discuss matters related to his assignments in the District (special education, pupil personnel, inservice training, public relations, etc.). Bids on the purchase of new school buses were opened and read; the Board, approved the purchase of the following buses from Bryson Sales & Service (Bluebird): 2 each 19 passenger (diesel) at 821,754 each plus 1 each 48 81,000 Delivery; passenger (gas) at 829,041 each plus 81,000 delivery; 1 each 66 passenger (gas) at 830,064 each plus 81 ,000 delivery. The building needs survey and public meetings were discussed. The enjoy Garden Show The first annual Duchesne County Spring Garden Show was a success according to Barbara Mathis, County Home Extension Agent. She said several hundred people attended the event, and seemed to be pleased with the information they received. Those attending were offered workshops ranging from maintenance to plant varieties for this climate, to methods of keeping those plante alive and producing. Ed Rowley, a local nurseryman, presented several workshops with slides on the beet varieties for this area. Our odd, dry winters make it difficult to grow many favorites from other areas. recommended such Rowley trees as the Little Leaf Linden, the Scotch Pine, Marshall Seedless Ash, and European Mountain Ash. As shrubs, he recommended Junipers, Mugo Pines, and some Lot's of good advice was given to local gardeners, Tuesday at the first annual Spring Garden Show in Duchesne. Ed Rowley, a local nurseryman, is answering questions for these interested gardeners. GARDEN ADVICE Pink's Electric with be engaged to complete the remaining punch list items (cost of payments to subcontractors and supplier plus cost to complete punch list items to be taken from the amount being retained from the General Contracts). The Board will meet, at its next meeting, with the architects to determine whether or not it will engage them to plan the Roosevelt Elementary School renovation project. During open time, Mr. . Wane Kittrell, Coach at Union High School, met with the Board to report on the USSR Soviet Science of Strength and Conditioning course he is planning to attend (May 21 to June 14); he is seeking to raise funds, from donations, to pay the 82,600 cost for the course. The Board approved of Mr. KittroU's going to the USSR (will use personal leave on May 31 which is teacher checkout day), however, due to the budget freeze, no action was taken on the request for funds. Meetings will be as follows : Tuesday March 18, Roosevelt; Wednesday, March 19, Duchesne; Thursday, March 20, 25, Tuesday March Altamont Superintendent Mower reported to the Board on legislative action related to public education;. the WPU was increased by 2 percent (to cover increments, lime changee, fringe benefits, etc.) and additional funding was given for the Career Ladder Program, however, other programs were cut, i.e., adult education by 50 percent. consideration was Further school calendar; to the given Superintendent Mower was asked to prepare two more proposed calendars for consideration at the next meeting of the Board. Further consideration also to be given to the Union High School Operating Agreement as well as to ownership of the existing facility, etc., prior to the next meeting of the Union - High School Committee in late March. Superintendent blower reported to the Board on the closing outcompletion of the Thompsen Ta-bion- a; Goodbye Winter. 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