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Show i UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. May 20. 1992 - Pace Basin Life Uintah Basin Standard E 1 1 Union graduation scheduled for May 27 it will be held in the spacious new gym. Graduation begins at 7:30 p.m., and will be followed by activities for the graduates, compliments of parents, volunteers, and area will bid farewell to UNION HIGH CLASS OF Union High next Wednesday, May 27, as they participate in commencement exercises at the school. All friends and relatives of graduates Should be able to attend the graduation this year, as 92-Se- niors all-nig- Pros and Cons I teacher a message." School Board to make plans for parents picking pupils teachers Traditionally parent havent had much of a say in selecting a teacher for their child in Duchesne County unless they happen to attend Duchesne Elementary. School Board members, teachers, parents and other interested citizens discussed the proa and cons of parents being wowed to select a teacher, Thursday at the regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting, which was held at Rooaevelt Middle School. The Duchesne County School District has a mission statement that includes an active partnership between home, community and isnt good to- "Lets give the patrons a say in our system and let them have an opportunity to pick a teacher for their students," said Lynn Snow, School Board member. "It would involve the parents in the process more." At Duchesne Elementary parents have been given an opportunity to chooee among two teachers in each grade, but in Rooaevelt there are as high as seven instructors per class. Snow expressed a plan that e A concerned citizen at the meeting, Cary Smith commented, "I would like to have that full choice. I respect the teachers position. The ideal plan would be Mr. Snows plan. I want a chance to veto the choice as a parent or to at least have the position to say no." "One parent said that her child was "ecared to death" of one teach- er, but wasnt allowed to make any change, which turned out to be the right choice, as the student learned a good deal from the instructor. School Board members passed a 4 motion to work on giving parents an opportunity to select a teacher for their student and hope to have it ready far the next school year. A plan for a way of allowing the selection process without creating problems fir school administrations will be discussed at the next board meeting. Mi-ch- Zions Bank announces changes in management place some combina- tion of students such as buddies or those who need more help from an instructor in the same class, mainly due to the possibility of "burning out" a teacher. Harold T. Stone, Roosevelt Middle School principal, said, "Ive honored parents requests, but there is a challenge with Some students want to be with their friends and not for any educational purpose. I like to assign certain students to certain teachers. I know the teachers and the students. Many parents dont know school. little-mor- the teachers. They only know their children." Some at the meeting expressed the desire that the "pick your teacher idea" might be a way of causing undo pressure on an instructor as far as not being popular with parents. "It has worked at Duchesne. There are more students in Roosevelt and more choices as well as more work for administrations. Things can be worked out It would be a real benefit to the students," said School Board member Art Taylor. "I dont see it as giving a teachers available could be listed with parents marking down their first, second and third choices, and one teacher that they would prefer not having far their child. He added that teacher selection opportunities by parents could be rotated through the alphabet according to a persons last name. Already in the district a number of principals have honored parents requests of not wanting a certain teacher as their childs instructor, as long as they didnt select a number one choice from the remaining teachers. There were comments made from teachers in attendance that it Rachtl By AJdon ht Jeff Ivins, manager of the Roosevelt Office of Zions First National Bank has accepted a new assignment as a commercial loan officer at the banks Orem Office. Kevin VanTaseell will become office on of the Roosevelt manager July 1. The announcements were made by Angus Belliston, Senior it Union High School graduates will don cape and gowns for Commencement exercises on Wednesday, May 27. The graduation will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the new gymnasium at Union. Two valedictorians will address their classmates: Rex Todd and Lisa Allred tied for top honors. Salutatorian honors go to Ruth Hackford, who will also speak to the graduation class. Union graduates of 1992 include: Gregory Abplanalp, Shay Affleck, Lisa A. Allred, Johnny Q. Angel, Joshua Bameck, June Barney, Darrel K. Bastian, Sarah Bell, Stacy Bennett, Jennifer Bernat, Mark S. Bertoch, Shelley D. Bingham, Trent Birchell, Aaron Bradbury, Suzanne Brough, Jelaine Brown, Jeffery Brown, Shauna B. Brown, Michael Buehler, Denise Caldwell, Stacy Claybum, Audrey Cooper, Christina Cooper, Juliann Cooper, Kristen M. Cooper, Nathan Cox, Ray C. Crow, Jeff C. Crazier, Nathan D. Crazier, Justin K. Davenport, Maria "Julie" Diaz, Travis Duncan, Dawn Dushane, Candice L. Dye, Jenell Earl, Spike B. Einereon, Kellie Ercanbrack, Edwin Eschler, Minori Eto, Cameron J. Evans, Kristie A. Evans, Shane W. Fausett, Dana Ferguson, Kalecia C. Fowler, Jamie L. Free- ton, Jason R. Gardner, Jennifer' Gingell, Mannix Clines, Less Grant, Michelle Graves, Adam W. Gurr, Ruth J. Hackford, Santee M. Hagman, John D. Hancock, Clayton J. Hansen, Angela R. Harding, Kelly B. Heaton, Teryn Henrie, Derrick Hicken, Thomas Holm, Brittni Hyder, Jennifer Jacobsen, Kelly Jensen, Jared Jensen, Jensen, Stephen Jenson, Lee Jeppsen, Amy Johnson, Michael Johnson, Jeanne Jorgensen, Kelari Kellar, Jace Kesler, Travis Keyser, Scott King, Kaisa Kynaston, Joey Labrum, Jason Lamb, Matthew Laris, Mindy Lee, Stephanie Lowe, Natalee Luck, Haiti K. Marshall, Janaina Martins, Ryan S. Marx, Brenda J. Mathisen, Debra Mat- - s Vice President and region mppager of Zions. Mr. Ivins has been employed by Sons for the past 18 months. He was formerly an officer of Deseret m ad v Mower, Nicona L. NeilBon, Deborah Continued on page 13 Snowpacks lowest on record By Darrin Reed Snowpacks across the Uintah mountains and the Strawberry area are much below average, near 27 of normal, the second lowest on record. That information comes from Nick Lundstrom, soil conservationist at the Soil Conservation Service office in Roosevelt. Almost all enow below the 10,00 foot elevation line ie gone, Lundstrom says. The North Sops area, which has had a near average snowpack for most of the season, ie also in poor condition. Snowpack there is only 31 of average. Precipitation for April was also far below average-ne- ar UBATC ch brings the seasonal accumulation to 70 of normal, Lundstrom points out Reservoir storage is at 88 of capacity. Overall, water supply conditions are extremely poor this season, certainly one of the worst in recent memory, he states. Streamflow forecasts declined from those issued last month, making the situation worse than earlier predicted. According to Lundstrom, hopes in the Basin this year will once again be for heavy Bummer rainfall, to make up fin the overwhelming water supply shortfall e this year and in years past irrt t' O IMu $5 t Bank far several yean and has been in banking for ten years. In Rooaevelt he has served on the thews, Marcell R. McArthur, Jason McKenna, Jonathan S. McKenzie, Ryan D. McQuivey, Shad W. Mecham, Matthew D. Merkley, Clate D. Miller, Scott Montgomery, Raymond P. Morlan, Jennifer h ' open house An open house is planned for Thursday, May 21, p.m. at the UBATC in Roosevelt to honor Norman Shelley, Della Dahlberg and Dorothy Huston, who will all retire from the center this year. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend to show appreciation 30 Duchesne County Economical Development Committee, the UBIC Committee and many youth sports programs. He and Mrs. Ivins have served in numerous community and church assignments. The Ivine are the parents of five children. for the contributions of these individuals. Early deadline this week The Standard will be closed Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day, so we will produce an early paper. Consequently, our deadline for the next issue is this Thursday, May 21, at 5 p.m. Sorry, we will not be able to make any exceptions. Please take note and make sura all submissions for the coming week are turned in at the Standard office by Thursday at 5 p.m. $ Republican Convention The Duchesne County Republican Convention is this Friday, May 22, at the Altamont High School. A time to meet the candidates is scheduled from 6 to 7 p.m., with convention business beginning at 7 p.m. Republican candidates for Governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House, State Legislature, County Commission and County Clerk have agreed to attend. Everyone is invited; your concerns and questions will be welcome. If you need more information, contact Gene Ostler, County Republican Chairman. Queen contests gearing up America-preliminar- Wf Rtf" V v y i J JW. . Jeff Ivins MrTVanTassell has been manager of tiie Vernal Office of First Interstate Bank. That bank recently announced it has sold its Vernal and Roosevelt branches to First $ $: b u nr ' .. . , i i. !, "X i iVv. v r f"A 47.:ra sfxi " 'fv. ' K1.: 1 .y vV.-- - ik? .iMmi - '.S vffiSte C e.- U'.'fl.H 1 ihhHhAi The Miss Duchesne County Queen Pageant committee ie seeking girls ages 17 to 26 who are interested in competing for this Miss y title. Ifyou would like to participate, contact A workshop will be held in July. Glenna Taylor at . - Thiity - seven students will be graduated from Duchesne high 7 27 at p.m. The graduation ceremony will be held on' the football field School Wednesday, May if weather allows. DUCHESNE GRADUATION Security Bank, subject to the approval of Federal Blank regulating agencies. Mr. VanTaseell is a lift long resident of Duchesne County. For several years he was an officer and manager of Zione Bank and has also been a partner in the family dairy business. He was a member of the Board erf Directors of the Duchesne County Hospital and of the Intermountain Farmers Association. Mr. and Mrs. VanTassell have five daughters. . . tt'Jnii ' a ' - .1. ' - 'i 4I - IM A. Duchesnes Class of 1992 to graduate Wednesday, May 27 Commencement exercises far the Duchesne graduating dasa of 1992 an planned far Wednesday, May 27, 7:00 p.m. on the football field (weather permitting). Jason Taylor will be honored as Valedictorian of this years graduate, whil Robert Tkykr has earned honors as Salutatorian. " Duchesne 1992 graduates indude: Troy Adame, Ryan Allred, 'Joey Bietryski, Michelle Bpummond, Tenders, David Lupoid, Ashley Moon, Heather Panas, Greg park, fw .. Cf. 3 V ' & V, n&n ft 41 j .VVJL k Girls 16 to 24 who are interested in competing for Miss Altamont are asked to contact Mercy Christensen, or Lori Oman, Preparatory workshops begin June 1. 454-340- 4, 454-375-3. Commodities distribution : Government commodities for those under 60 will be distributed Friday, May 22, 9 a.m. to 12 noon, from the John Melo residence in Gusher, for those living in Gusher, Lapoint or Tridell. Health meeting the Uintah Basin District Health Department will be Wednesday, May 27, 12 noon at the Diamond Hills Restaurant in Vernal. Board members are asked to attend. A Board of Health meeting for Legion honors veterans j. City League registrations . .t - v Roosevelt City Mens and Womens Softball registrations are being accepted t the Roosevelt City offices until Friday, May 22. For more information, call the city offices at 722-500- .s. . K , w ' 4 i 1. Roosevelt correspondent needed The Standard is seeking an individual to write the weekly correspondence for Roosevelt City. Arake Hullinger will no longer be writing the Roosevelt News. If you are interested in this minimal but enjoyable position, contact Craig Ashby or Karla'Cox at : . r, .'fci For Altamont queen hopefuls... American Legion Post 64 will honor deceased veterans with honor guards at the following cemeteries May 25 (Memorial Day): Ft Duchesne, 8:30 a.m.; Lapoint, 9 a.m.; Tridell, 9:30 a.m.; Neola, 10 a.m.; Cedarview, 10:30 a.m.; and Roosevelt, 11 a.m. ,v ' v.1 . Brandon Featross, Camille Peatross. Amy Potter, Kellie Ann Poulson, Trevor Charleeworth, Taynen Ercanbrack, Tracey Farley, Jannell Holly Seamons, April Skewes, Jody ' Hackett, Rashea Harrison, Daniel' Sleight, Heber Smith, Beth Spencer, Russell Spencer, Daniel Swasey, Hooper, Heray Hopkins, Angela Ivte, Shane Jankuna Eric Jordan, Justin Christal Taylor, Jason Taylor, Robert Brandon Thomas and Brad Kargis, Jennifer Kibby, Daniel Taylor, Tollefson. j J' ' 738-575- 2. Kevin Van Tasscll -- |