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Show 0. I k i I UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. November 19. 1986, i USU 'Gift' may be considered as having special needs if they excell in any one or more of the following categories: General Intellectual Ability, Specific Academic Aptitude, Creative or Productive Thinking, Leadershp, Visual and Performing Arts, Psychomotor Ability (high ability in the groM and fine motor activities). Continued from page 1 1 I: Szereniec Mid. EleLarry Henry, Myton mentary principal, Jerry Chapman, Rooeevelt Junior High principal and Johanna Hadden, Duchesne Elementary teacher, . recently returned from a gifted and talented convention in Las Vegaa where the three were overviews of taught gifted and talented programs and also specifics in dealing with children placed in the programs. Between 1600 and 2000 educators from around the world attended the three-daLas Vegas Moon Chosen th y Page 15 Continued from page - 1 1 national committee? which he had been appointed too. The Republican commissioner, who wm unsuccessful in his bid for another r stint, said he was pleased to win the award because of the high caliber of other nominated state six-ye- ar two-yea- 0 Szaraniec Mid district school children may be eligible for 100-16- ' the program. These students may possess a higher level officials. "I was pleased because of the of men I was going up he Mid. Salt TjV, against, Utah and Garfield County Com- programs. "Gifted and talented students are thorn identified by pro-- ! but I running," Moon said, think I only won it by one point There were six or seven of us who were within 10 votes. A select number of from each school will their schools gifted and fossionally qualified - thinking and cnativity than their classmates. But, Szaraniec emphasised, the children are not placed in an "elite group. teachers missioners were nominated for oversee tiie award. talented I figured I was in the persons who "by virtue of outstanding abilities, are capable of high performance. These students require different- iated educational programs andor service in order to realise their contribution of caliber self and Phone News Items 722-513- society, according to the federal guideline define tion of gifted and . ' - I . 1 GONE The Gty Park will be missing one of the landmarks by the time you read this. The stage was tom down over the last week or so and is gone now. ALMOST . Gifted and talented students Common practice to honor big business news and notes Taking Pride In A Healthy Community Bobby Rouse brake his only pair of glasses, his family couldn't really afford a new pair. In addition, the glasses pro-vided little relief for Bobbys wan-- ! daring eye condition. The local Lions Club not only promiaed help, but provided Bobby with contact lenses, giving him 201 20 vision for the first time. This kind of concern is not un- usual. All 1.3 milium Lions Chib members worldwide work regu. : . j ' When E2s Skills for The Lions-Quelarly to ensure their communitys Adolescence program reaches stuhealth in a variety of ways. As with Bobby, the Lions have dents ages in thousands of traditionally served the blind and schools across the United States They conduct vi- and Canada. Designed aa a sion and glaucoma screenings, recourse, students learn how to cycle eyeglasses, build medical cope with peer pressure, make good facilities arid support eye banks, as derisions and increase their comwell m fluid eye research. munication abilities. These interEach year, the Lions help over personal skills, research shows, 10 million persona through aight-rwill help them resist the lure of it i related projects. Theyre also work- drugs adult-onschief cause to not Lions the of only supported the deing atop blindness diabetes. velopment of this special class, but Diabetes is a complex disease, at- continue to promote its adoption in tacking the health of millions. their communities. Their support Lions teach their communities to of drug prevention may help keep recognize the danger signals of an entire generation drug-freGood health takes many forms. diabetes, including excess weight, excessive urination and abnormal Aa part of Lions Clubs Interna- hunger and thirst They conduct tional, the worlds largest service diabetes screenings and seminars, dub organisation, local Lions serve of their m well as support extensive re- to improve the search in diabetic retionopathy, the community. All volunteers, they complication leading to blindness. serve through these and other progAnother important aspect of any rams, including sponsoring youth community health program is drug camps, hearing testing, and buildprevention. The key, however, is to ing parka and recreation centers. The Lions take pride in a healthy reach youngsters before excommunity. perimentation begins. st 10-1- 4 life-skil- sight-impaire- d. y et e. well-bei- ng picture was taken as men were finishing the roof and by Saturday 90 percent of it was gone. Monday they finished and Tuesday they cleaned it up. This ls . The U.S. Small Burinma Administration la looking for outstanding small buainMS owner and small busineM advocates to honor during National Small BusineM Week during May 1987. Chambers of commerce, trade associations and other types of business organizations are urged to submit naminatfons of persona who have shown outstanding qualities in busineM. Members of SBAs Advisory Council will help select the Outstanding Small Business Person for the State of well aa the awards for Utah outstanding small business ad- u vocates. Utah has many outstanding small ' businessmen and women serve recognition for their to promote small bua-saR. Kent Moon, district director for the Salt Lake City, SBA office. We encourage all interested organizations to nominate those individuals. Each year the president of the United States designates a week in May as Small BusineM Week. In 1987, Small Business Week will be bald from May 10 to 16. Small Business Administrations Office of Public Communications will coordinate this ys year's program under the theme: "Smell Business: Americas Growth Industry. Special activities will be scheduled at the community, state, and national levels to honor the nation's entrepreneurs during Small Business Week. A prestigious award will be presented to a Small BusineM Person of the Year in each state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands for outstanding achievement Awards will also be presented to Small BusineM Advocates of the Year and other leaders who contribute to the strengthening of small business. Nominations in the advocate categories are now being accepted hi services, media advo' in cacy, minority advocate, veteran advocate accounting and a woman in business advocate. There will also be four special awards, a young entrepreneur, a big busineM that has helped to strengthen small busineM, a small business innovation will also be recognized during Small Business Week. The 62 state Small BusineM Persons of the year will be invited to Washington, D.C., where the national Small BusineM Person of the Year will be announced. Nominations for state outstanding small busineM person of the year will be judged on employee growth, Mies increase, current and past financial reports, innovativeness of product or service, response to adversity, contributions, and community the firms staying power. Nominations for small business awards for the State of Utah should be submitted to the SBA District Office, 2237 Federal Building, 125 South State Street, Salt Lake City. Deadline for nominations is December 5, 1986. SBAs Office of Advocacy is also sponsoring a contest to select the 1986 National Small rbualneM Week poster. Students, artiste, and professional desi- gners with graphics, printing, and advertising firms are encouraged to enter the contest A $2,000 contract for final preparation and design of the winning poster will be awarded to the winning entry. Poster entries may be submitted by December 22 to the Office of Public Communications, U.S. Small Business Administration, 1441 L Street, N.W.', Washington, D.C. 20416. Details on submission require- - ments may be obtained by calling Josie Valdez, Public Information Officer, SBA, 524-320- 4. CONSUMER 0 FINER I SHOPPING FOR QUALITY Kids not mly do they wear out their parents, but also their clothes. Thats why its important to look for and purchase quality clothing Easier said than done? Not i aarily. According to experts at Carter's, one of the largest tuners of childrens wear, there are a number of quality features to look for when shopping. Grow features, such as adjustable straps, turnback cuffs, and generous-cu-t sizing assure longer wearing time. Semis should have y finishes. Securely fastened closures and trims, such as lace, embroidery or ruffles, reflect quality workmanship. 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