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Show Page 14. July 29, 1987 Education IBasin Standard Nurses learn as political interns With almost two million nurses in the United States, the Nursing profession has been called s political "sleeping giant." The giant is beginning to awaken, however, as increasing numbers of nurses discover the value of banding together to achieve a growing political agenda, said Susan Whi- ttaker, RN, staff nurse at LDS Hospital "Politics influences almost every aspect of nursing its educational standards, entry into practice, and payment for services, to name but a few, said Whittaker. She recently completed a poltical internship in Washington, D.C., sponsored by the National Federation for Specialty Nursing Organisations. The internship brought together 100 nurses with varied nursing backgrounds from all over the country. Some of the nurses were already very involved in politics, Whittaker said. "One was even running for a political office on the local level But most of the nurses were political neophytes like myself." Part of the internship's objective was to immerse . nurses in the political process and help them to become more conversant with The Altamont High School Lariettes recently attended drill team camp. They came home with a number of awards. They are from back left: Tina Robinson, Tonya Cook, Jenna Jenkins, Cindy Lindsay, DRILL TEAM Gina Mower, Toni Bingham, Rebecca Tew, Gina Taylor, Sandy Stevenson, Candy Stevenson, Rochelle Powell. Not pictured is Annette Tew. Drill Team advisor is Jeanne Dastrup. Basin resident helps USU music group The Old Lyric Repertory Com- pany, Utah State University'! summer theatre program, marks its 21st season with four plays. Titles include "Noises Off," "Catch Me If You Can," "The Contrast" and "The Lion in Winter." Three professional guest artists have joined the company of advanced theatre students for the summer offerings. The season opened June 25 and will continue through August 22. Performances are presented at the Lyric Theatre, 28 West Center, . Logan. The theatre is an intimate, turn of the century structure which opened in 1913. In the early 1960's the theatre became USU's, and in 1967 it became the home of the OLRC. In 1971 the theatre was placed on the Utah State Register of Historical Sites, one of two theatres in the state to be so honored. Former Vernal resident Alice T. serving as the company's director of public relations this Hall is summer. During her years in the Uintah Rasin, Hall worked as the volunteer director of public relations at the Uintah Basin Life Span Learning Center. She also completed a book entitled "Vernal, the First Hundred Years, a History for Young People." Hall was extremely active in theatre projects and worked in the summer theatre program as prop master and director of public relations. She also directed "Barefoot in the Park." According to OLRC executive director Sid Perkes, the summer program has shown continued growth and expansion. The first season included 18 performances of two productions, seen by 3,500 patrons. Since then the company has mounted 70 productions plus two children's plays and more than 300 performers from 30 states and New Zealand have participated. The company now presents four plays each season to an audience of more than 10,000 Perkes said. The 1987 season includes comedy, mystery and music. "The Lyric is one of the few true V1 Country Classic and Open Horse Sale Registered Horses Only. September 121 Duchesne County Fairgrounds.' Entries will close August 1, 1987. For further information contact Eldon Monsen 8 evenings. 738-201- tory Company productions are available at the USU Ticket Office repertory theatres in the U.S., where audiences can see four different plays in four nights, Perkes said. Opening the season was "Noises Off, by Michael Frayn. The show was a wonderfol Broadway smash hit comedy, according to director W. Voaco Call. The Term hilarious' must have been coinned in the expectation that something on the order of this would eventually come along to justify it, the New York Daily News said about the play. Logan Herald Journal theatre critic Patricia Campbell called the Lyric production a "riotous, must- - and at the theatre production evenings. For reservations and information call the Ticket Office at Funding for the Old Lyric Repertory Company is provided by USU, the Utah Arts Council and the Marie Eccles Caine Foundation. V with your radio. Lori Freston Most news broadcasts are just news broadcasts. MORNING EDITION is more like sitting around the breakfast table with friends. Sure, youll still find out whaft happening in your world from folks who have won every award for excellence in broadcasting. But every now and then youll forget And offer them toast called the show an "unex- Winter, by James Goldman. Vosco Call directs the historical comedy, the story of King Henry of England and Eleanor of Aquitaine. The play is a work of intelligence, astringent wit and much theatrical skill, according to the New York Times. Keeley Kynaston . WEEKDAYS TO VERNA- L- 89.7 ROOSEVELT 106.3 KUSU-F- M Ibis od mods pouM 9:00 A.M. by fhm Corporator! far Public Broodratftng. Duchesne County Schools announced its policy for free and reduced price meals for children unable to pay the full price of meals served under the National School Lunch Program. Paid lunches will remain the same as last year, 90 cents for elementary and $1 for secondary. When s student pays for 20 meals at a time, they receive one free meal. Each school and the District Office has a copy of the policy for free and reduced lunches, which may be reviewed by any interested party. The included household size and income criteria will be used for determining eligibility. Children from families whose income is at or below the levels shown are eligible for free or reduced price meals. Application forms will be sent home with a letter to parents or guardians, or they may be picked up at the schools. To apply for free or reduced price meals, households should fill out the spplicstion and return it to the school The information provided on the application will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility and may be verified at any time during the school year or other program officials. and coffee. Edition Morning FROM 5:00 Freston and Amy Mathisen, Roosevelt, are Washington, D.C., by Jayme Feary of greeted AL. He is the FFA National Southern Region Falkville, vice president. The girls are attending the weeklong FFA Lori in National FFA Washington about their state and federal government, and about leadership. Fausett is the son of Bill and Louise Fausett of Myton. He was selected by the Legion Post for his academic excellence and his leadership in school and church activities. Sponsors of the youths are Ross Feed, Fort Myton, Laurie Davis, and Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Allen. Memorial and other historic sights in Washington are included in the conference. A highlight of the week is a visit to the office of Senator Jack Garn, of Salt Lake City, Orrin Hatch of Salt Lake City. The FFA members also had an opportunity to visit both the House of Representatives and Senate chambers while Congress was in session. Their FFA advisor is 'Mr. Kirk Wood. The trip to the conference was sponsored by Bluebell Hot Oil Service, Willard Mathisen, of Neola, Roosevelt FFA Chapter, Roosevelt. Students can get free school meals pectedly diverting comedy. The production features elaborate costumes by designer Bruce Mclnroy. Featured this summer are professional actors Todd Jamieson, J. Lori Freston and Amy Mathisen the Roosevelt FFA Chapter of Roosevelt are attending the 1987 Washington Conference Program in our nation's capital. The week-lon- g program helps FFA members improve leadership skills, develop an understanding of national heritage, and prepare for more effective leadership roles in their chapters and communities. Sessions on human relations, goal setting, and personal communications develop these skills. Personal outlook, motivation, and pride are also discussed. . Visits to Mount Vernon, the Smithsonian Institution, Arlington National Cemetery, the Jefferson . Opening July 29 is "The Lion in Hove breakfast is the daughter of David and Vicky Kynaaton of Pleasant Valley. She too was of surprising. The Lyric celebrates the bicentennial of the U.S. Constitution with "The Contrast" a musical based on the first American ABC-T- ability. Kynaston chosen for her leadership and academic ability, and her involvement in church and school activities. The two girls attended Girl's State June 14 through June 20 at Southern Utah State College in Cedar City. There they learned members attend national conference The mystery "Catch Me If You Can, by Jack Weinatock and Willie Gilert, opened July 2. Lynda Linford directs this murder mystery "Whodunit" The New York Herald-Tribun- e called the plays conclusion and last two twists truly comedy written in 1787 by Royal! area recently attended Girls and Boys State. Lori Freston, and Keeley Kynaaton were choeen to represent American Legion Post. 5 at Girls State. DeLayne Fausett was chosen to attend Boy's State. Freston is the daughter of James and Diane Freston of Arcadia. She has been active in her school and church activities, and was chosen for her involvement in those activities and her leadership Myton-Arcadi- a FFA BW. Tyler. The show was adapted by Anthony Stimac with music by Don Pippin and lyrics by Steve Brown. Colin Johnson directs the show which opened July 16 and features Patrick Williams as guest artists, in the role of Mr. Dimple, which he played originally in the OLRCTs 1976 production of the show. bring about positive political action for our profession and our patients," .she said. state Three young people from the Actors' Equity. Tickets for all Old Lyric Reper- delivery system needing major changes, it is imperative that the various nursing groups unite." "With that unity needs to come a growing political awareness and involvement Only by understanding the workings of the political system can nurses successfully Three youths attend Girls-Boy- s Morgan Armstrong and Molly Cameron. All are members of . health care issues. Nurses are perceived as patient advocates,!' Whittaker said. "For that reason, most legislators appreciated our input. We spent several days on Capitol Hill meeting with members of Congress and discussing health issues with them and their aides." The internship program also included meeting with health' care policy makers, political active nurses, lobbyists, and staff members from various federal agencies related to health care, as well as s White House briefing on the Administration's health care agenda. The NFSNO internship is just one example of Nursings growing awareness of its own potential. "In the past, nurses have been a fragmented group with a variety of different philosophies," Whittaker said. "Now, with the health care Conference Program. For the school officials to determine elilgibility, the household must provide the following information listed on the application: Names of all household members, social security numbers of all adult household memben or a statement that the household member does not possess one, total household income, and the sig-natur- e of an adult houaehold member certifying that the infor mation provided is correct. Under the provisions of the free and reduced price policy, the school principal or his designee will review applications and determine eligibility. If a parent or guardian is dissatisfied with the ruling of the official he may wish to discuss the decision with the determining official on an informal basis. If the parent wishes to make a formal appeal he may make a request either orally or in writint to: Dennis Mower, P.O. Bos 446, Duchesne, Utah 84021, at or The policy contains an outline of the hearing procedure. If a household member becomes unemployed or if the household size changes, the family should contact the school Such changes may make the children of the household eligible for reduced price meals, or for additional benefits such as free meals if the family income fells at or below the levels shown. In certain cases, foster children who are legal wards of the court are also eligible for these benefits. The information provided by the household is confidential and will be used only for purposes of determining eligibility and verifying data. In the operation of child feeding programs administered by the. U.S. Department of Agriculture, no child will be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, national origin, age or handicap. If any member of a household believes they have been discriminated against, they should write immediately to the Secretary of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250. 738-241- 1, 722-357- 5, 454-841- |