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Show Page 10, October 29, 1986 Uintah Basin Standard TV studio for UBAVC classes Two-wa- y The Uintah Basin Area Vocational Center (UBAVC) has tied in the the statewide telecommunications system and is capable of offering classes over the system throughout the state of Utah as well as the Uintah Basin. The telecommunication system offers classes and seminars over live televisions with the studio set-uat the UBAVC in Roosevelt, at the county and state building in Vernal and Manila High School The system allows for classroom interaction over live TV. The is taught in Manila and Vernal Roosevelt, or the participants can interact live with the instructor. This program will enable classes to be taught throughout the state of Utah and will provide many of the courses available through the . p . University of Utah. Free Seminar The Uintah Basin Area Vocational Center is sponsoring a seminar on Wednesday, November 5, on Building Family Strengths" being taught be Beverly Evans, Assistant Director of the Uintah Basin Area ' Vocational Center. The seminar will be held from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and will originate in Roosevelt and be broadcast. to the county and state building in Vernal and Manila High SchooL This first seminar will be offered free of charge to expose people to the capabilities of the new system. This system will provide tremendous opportunities for people in our area to benefit from seminars and classroom instruction," states Evans. This is certainly an answer to meeting the diversified needs of display in the main entrance at Todd Elementary. These works of art are being shown for students to learn and ' appreciate good works of art This collection of fourteen pictures of watercolors, etchings, lithographs, wood engravings. Ag teachers get high grades in program Utah's Ag in the classroom program has trained over 100 teachers in the largest school district in the state. A total of four teacher in services have been completed and each received very high marks by the teachers. "We feel this educational effort has been very worthwhile and are quite pleased with the teachers' positive responses, Utah Commissioner of Agriculture Miles Cap Ferry said. The teachers are using activities and resources from the inservice to enrich their classroom teaching. Field trips to a historical farm, a modem dairy farm and to a university campus offer varying perspectives on the agricultural industry. They learn that agriculture is more than production. It includes science and modern technology in the research and development of new varieties of plants that are resistant to pests . and disease, of animals that yield meat that meets consumers requests, of new processing methods, and of new products. In addition, the distribution, marketing and promotion of products are important components. Some of the things teachers plan to do when they return to the classroom are hatch eggs, test for nutrients, study geotropism, germination, chromotography and soil and water conservation. They expressed their appreciation for the information to make their teaching more exciting for. their students. The activities will enrich their science, social studies, art, math and language arts currkulums. ) and photographs are from the Utah Museum of Fine Arts. This exhibit la entitled, I Had a Farm. It will be on loan for six to eight weeks. Ghost Stories or Poems A creative writing contest is taking place at Todd: headed by Dorren Loney, a first grade teacher; and assisted by Lee Ann Call is ter, a fifth grade teacher, and Edna Winn, a Resource aid. The ghost stories or Halloween poems are on the walla in the front entrance, beginning October 1 and ending October 31. This is an out of class activity where each student will compete against himself. Participation awards will be presented to those students writing two works a week. A special evnt will be in store for those who do two works each week through the month. Field trip The second' grade classes of Kim Austin, Sharon McKee, and Julie Wilde went to see the petro glyphs in Dry Fork Canyon, went on a nature hike to observe the animals and plants, and ate lunch at Remember the Main Park on October 8. Parade, too October 31, will be the Friday, parade and classroom parties for Todd, featuring a costume jud' ging contest and a harvest carving competition judged by the PTA. collages, Chimney Cleaning $40.00 - $5.00 off with any' Safe T Flue 1 Quart a week to 10 days for delivery High Temperature Black Stove Paint $8.50 $1 Rebate 1 Gallon $4.50 Reg. $5.99 down on Creosote build-u- p Black Steel Coa! Hod Reg. ' The Roosevelt FFA Chapter had several members attend the Snow College Judging contest in Ephrium October 14. They judged six classes of animals; hogs, beef, and sheep. The mem bos 'of these teams were: Greg Houston, Lori Frea-toFausett, Dean Delayne Richens, Amy Mathison, Sam Kettle and Devon Taylor. The range judges were Roger Kerns and Steven Uttley. They had to n. judge plants, the condition and trend of the range. The land judging team had to judge the soil and tell the content of the different types. The members of this team were Lance Henderson, Shane Labrum and Tony Clark. The State FFA Vice President, David Wilson, came to Roosevelt Chapter last Wednesday October 22. They discussed several things to better the chapter and to get people more excited about FFA. $2.15 Reg. $3.95 Heavy Duty Thermometer n OOPS The Altamont Cheerleaders are for their pyramids, but sometimes they goof. Glad nobody ' got hurt. well-know- Principals comment on parent conference With the turnout of firVipr conference in the district dishoovering over 80 percent, trict principals were pleased. In reports given to the Duchesne County School Board Thursday night reflecting their percentages and feelings about the past conference. Superintendent Dennis Mower presented the principals comments and sugcongestions on the board. ference to the Most principals discussed their y the investment of individuals time. They register at the door on Monday night or they can call Dana or Honeycutt at tor more information. 6 will be 722-452- 3 722-486- Some of the other seminars the UBAVC will be offering will business, include automotive, hnalth, construction and other offerings throughout the year. This seminar is being sponsored by the UBAVC, Turner Building and Welding Supply and Century Welding Equipment. Shovel $16.95 Cast Iron offerings. Everyone is invited to participate in one of the upcoming seminars or course offerings and become involved in the telecommunications programs that are now being made available to our area. Black Steel $14.25 fPjjjPSr A free class on the latest welding techniques and equipment is being offered from the UBAVC in Roosevelt On November 3 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. the clinic will be given. This is only one of many such classes the UBAVC has hosted. This one is to enable area welders lie to update their skills in and exotic metal welding as well as a look at the latest equipment available. Some of the equipment will Include the continuous feed welders and other portable eq moment. The only cost for the seminar bi-m- et $23.95 Cuts over the ayatem and will be. available if there is adequate enrollment of need for the Free welding seminar offered at UBAVC Accessory Sale FREE DELIVERY - Allow 8 and "Communicating with Teens," on December 17. Over 50 vocational courses have been identified that can be offered two-da- Sunrise Chimney Sweep Order contact Beverly Evans at the UBAVC. Other seminars planned in the near future include a seminar on on Holiday Craft Ideas, November 19; Coping Wednesday, with Holiday Stress," on December Roosevelt FFA News Todd's activities, from art to parade Todd Elementary School is doing several things, with more planned, so far this year. A report from the school has told of art display, ghost stories, a field trip and even a parade. Utah Museum Loans Art An authentic art exhibit is on people in rural areas, she adds. For more information concerning the seminar or future programs positive two-da-y about remarks the Schools schevening conference conference. eduled an along' with' a day meeting this.' year: Because of conflicting work schedules for parents, the two-daprogram seem to work well, , y officials say. Con Amore had the highest percentage turnout with 98 and Altamont High saw the least percentage with approximately 40 percent Union and Duchesne High Schools did not report on their percentages. Suggested comments ranged confrom making the ference two career laddar days, instead of the regular 180 contract days, to better scheduling in the high schools to help the conflicting schedules for athletic coaches. Most principals concluded the y program was the most improvement this year. Also some Roosevelt school principals asked that different schedules be put in place next year to help parents, who have to attend three different schools, a chance to do so without problems. Another comment expressed by some principals woe the benefits received by sending progress reports home before the conference. Parents were thankful they knew about their childs progress along with having the conference in the middle of the quarter so they have ample time to correct their child's performance. Only one school Con Amore, asked that next year the conference be held one day only. two-da- y two-da- Some principals suggested they would like the conference held every quarter, compared to twice a year. A .rundown of percentages will Bhow elementary schools had the highest percentages while secondary experienced the lowest: Altamont Elementary, 95 .per-cfch- -- Elementary," '89; Myton Elementary, 80; Neola Elementary, 75; Duchesne Elementary, 95; Roosevelt Middle School 81; Roosevelt Junior High, 65; Tabiona, 86 elementary and 60 secondary; Thompson, 86. Allred passes radar class Air National Guard Airman 1st Class James L. Allred, son of Rae B. and Glenn S. Jenkins of 1927 Salt Lake Drive, Bluebell has completed the air traffic control, radar specialist course at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi During the course, students were taught radar theory, various radar systems and radar troubleshooting to aid in the identification and monitoring of aircraft. 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