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Show UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. November ?i , nw - U Space Education Center makes space flight a reality for Utah Students Simulated apace flight for Utah students will became reality this Thursday with the opening of the Christa McAulifb Space Education Center. Located at Central Elementary School in Pleasant Grove, Utah, the Center ia the first Voyager Misaion Simulator (VMS) in the UJ5. UfL Senator Jake Gam, the first congressman in space, will be the featured speaker at this dedication ceremonies. Yours of the Center will be available on November 8 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., with dedication ceremonies held from 7:00 to 8:00 pjn. The brainchild ofVictor Williamson, Central Elementary science teacher, the simulator has required four years of effort, with private and public donations of mam than $200,000. Apple Computer, Inc. donated mom than $40,000 in computers, software and support to the space lab. "The realisation ofthis prqject ia tremendous," Williamson said "Its ew WALLS GO classrooms north of Union High School begin to take form as walls are created. Additions to the school should be ready by June-Jul- y 1991. UP-N- m anted Mower. After Thanksgiving Board sets tentative plans for room use Superintendent been a lot of hard work, but the response farm local businesses and large corporations like Apple have made it all possible." Tbs Center includes a classroom fatality, deeping and eating quartern and the VMS which is designed to resemble the apace flight bridge of the Starship Enterprise from the TV aeries "Star Trek." The first stage of the program-Alp- ha I (the classroom) ia set up to familiarize student, teachers and adults with computer technology and apace terminology and apace terminology necessary to participate in the actual "flight." Upon completion of the first section, participants am ready far Alpha Ii-- Voyager Dennis The rooms are being remodeled as part of the Union High Prqject, but various problems anooilnterad throughout construction have farced delays. Northern portion of the Union Prqject is moving along quite well, according to Labrum and work on footings on the south aide began Thursday, November IS. Problems in the southern portion By Aldon Rachele accordSchool alter Thanksgiving, of the prpject, which wen mainly ing to Ducheena County School the unexpected discovery of a Pint early September wu District Board of Education presiburied and abandoned gasoline mentioned, then late September, dent, Dave Labrum. . then October, then before ThanksLabrum addad that three more tank and cleanup work, slowed the work down. Crews are still working now should bo ready after Christroams but it that giving, appears to dear up tank related problems. tudenta and teadiere might be mas vacation. Mower commented tint the able to use four daaaroame in the "We should be dear up to the Ducheena School District has seven Southern portion of Union High auditorium by Christmas," com- other underground tanka and ia making plana to remove them. The District will eventually go with above surface tanka. The main goal expressed by Board membera ia to be in the building induding new additions by next fall. Also during the Board Meeting plana were discussed to move 9th graders to Union High School, make Roosevelt Junior High a h grade school, Rooeevelt Middle School 3rd through 6th, Roosevelt East Elementary kindergarten , through 2nd and encourage 9th graders from West Junior High to attend Union High School. ' -- ' The move is' tentatively scheduled for the 1991-9- 2 school year, but the building haa to be completely finished before any transfer of grades ia made. A final dedaicn on the proposed move will be made February 1991 and if the fall return date to the building ia not possible then the move of students might be delayed one year. Board membera, also, have East Elementarys Invention 1ST PLACE WINNERS-- in budgeted up to $10,000 far fuel to Convention were Christy Reynolds, Cindee Johnson, Brittany the masonry work and other heat Yama, Haley January, Lamond Shimgatewa and Brandon items if them am extremely odd Weatherston. weather conditions this winter. 7th-8t- . .. . -a Mission flight "The technology of the Macintosh really brings apace experience to life," Williamson said. "Students will interact with the ships computers to negotiats with aliens, explore new worlds, respond to crises and ultimately determine the destiny of Veterans Day the ship and crew." The Center ia a comprehensive unit with a learning program. Some of the benefits and capabilities of the Center include: 6. The Submarine module ia designed to explore the oceans and offers marina biology and oceanog- multi-purp- oee ' raphy quest 7. The Inner Body ship module allows students to navigate thrir hip through the human anatomy Teacher Inaervice, which provides current information on pace sdence educational activities through satellite updates from NASA and Challenger Centers. 2. The Center1! location ia conducive to field trips from anywhere in Utah. Educators may bring up to 70 students to receive instruction in the VMS from a full-tiCenter instructor. 3. Preparation materials, including a video library, am available to teachers should they want to individualize space lemons. 4. The space module, which encompaaeea the top level of the Center, allows up to 30 students to "explore the univerm." 5. In addition to space flight and exploration, two additional learning modules am incorporated into the Center. 1. ' a biological quest The Center offers weekend, ea wall aa day excursion. The "ship" cm haa sleeping quartern, monitor ell flights from a "mission control" located just outride the VMS. "My goal ia to excite students and encourage them to pursue me learning and careers in the areas of math and science," Williamaan rid. "Let them students see the future by showing them a virion ' today and a look at tomorrow." For more information on the Center, call Victor William son at Central Elementaiy School, (801) 785-87- 13. USU Extension plans this years Christmas Fair Utah State University Extension Service announces a "Holiday Inspiration," Christmas Fair, ' with demonstrations, displays and contests Wednesday, November 28, to 7:00 pm. at theUiLU. from Education Center in Rooeevelt, 987 East Lagoon Street. The fallowing dsmanataatiane have bent scheduled: 1230-1:- 15 Package Perfect, Janet Snow; 1:30-2:Feetive Breads, Tammy Mullins; 2:303:15, Christmas Creations, Linda Barneck (Sew Crafty); 8:30-4:- 15, Dazzling Decorations, Kitty Carlson (Purr-fe-et Creations); Gifts from tha Kitchen, USU Fabric Extension Service; 5&0-6:Magic, Sylvia Ivie (Stitch n' Sew); 6:1S-70Southwestern Christmas, Pat Carter (Flower House). Join in the fun and enter the two contests, Gingerbread houses or the Table Setting Contest The Table Setting contest will consist of one place setting, plus a center piece. Several Categories such as formal and children's parties are suggested. If interested contact eh Extension Service toreserveatable. Prizes will be awarded far both contests. Them will be door prizes and light 12.-0-0 15, at this free event refreshments We welcome your Christmas displays and hams made gift and decoration ideas. Contact Barbara Mathis, UJ3.U. Extension Home Economist if interested in display 35 or space, at 15, Program ahower end kitchen equipment Teachers end other adults will facilities 722-39- 97, 738-24- 0, A patriotic program and flag ceremony marked Veterans Day far the students at Duchesne Elementa-ron November 9 aa they gathered around the flagpole in front oftheir school building. Special tribute waa paid to tbs areas veterans with a talk fay Principal Lowell Caldwell ho also told the students about the Tomb ofthe Unknown Soldier at Ar- y OArteV IDE0 lington National Cemetery. Ha stated that 703 people from Duchesne county served in World War II with 96 of them being Indiana, and that 40 have their Uvea in that war. Mention waa alao mads ofthe amah veterans in the other wars. Guest of Honor waa Oram Mott who at 95 ia the oldest veteran in the Basin having aerved in both World War I and World War H. The flag ceremony waa conducted by American Legion Poet 22 with Rick Rabbins in charge, and Vem Peterson giving the Veteran's Day Prayer. Other program numbers included a patriotic song by Colleen EmanbradE, and another by the fifth grade dames. Concluding the program waa the ringing of the National Anthem, ovie Rentals! Member-Mbnday-Saturd- I ay 1 GALAXY Nintendo & sega Rentals J New Releases $1.89 as low as $130 $' In the Mini Mall, south of Job Service in Roosevelt, 722-S7- 91 . 332 South 200 East Roosevelt, Utah 84066 Next to Roosevelt Video (801) Lew & Pauline Hackford Return your ASCS ballot OPEN: 9:00-6:0- 0 Tues.-Sa- L. - 722-40- 40 Sun. Closed Monday 9:00-4:0-0 ' Convention winners ALTAMONT ELEMENT were Sam Ames, Nathan Hall, Brandi Christencsen, Meagen McConkie, Ashley Farnsworth and Leif Burton. ARYS--Inventi- on Travis Anderton, son of Kim and Sharrol Anderton, has received his Eagle Scout Award. 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