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Show UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. September 2. 1992 - Page 13 Counselor says Union graduates do well at U. ' Graduate! of Roosevelt's Union High School have performed well at the University of Utah in an atmosphere of diversity. Although only 32 Duchesne County residents attend the Uthty generally do well, says Dr. Timothy M. ChamMeaa, admissions counselor in the Office ofStudent Recruitment and High School Services. He calls the Union High contingent at the U. daring," because theyve chosen to stretch themselves in the classroom as well as on the dopes. Jon P. Wilson, a 1989 Union High graduate, son of Cynthia E. Hamilton, Neola, and the late John L. Wilson, especially eqjqys the U.s campus. "Its a good atmosphere," he says. "You ' get to meet a lot of different types of people." A biology major who plans to attend medical school, Wilson works part time monitoring animals that have artificial organs. For recreation, he goes mountain biking and snowboarding. Echoing Wilson, Tsmra Hamblin, a 1990 Union High .graduate, daughter of Delmer and Barbara Hamblin, Roosevelt, says, "The U. offers so many different things. I really like it. One quarter, I took mountain climbing!" A junior planning to major in German with a teaching emphasis, she studied in Kiel, Germany .for two months through a U. of U. program. During a college fair at Union High School Thursday, September 24, U. representatives will, urge high school students and their parents to consider the fi'ture. "I remind them," Chambless says, "that 1990 census data tells us that should expect the typical to work for SO years in 12 jobs, changing careers more than three times. In the 21st century, more than half the jobs will be ones that do now exist." Local walk racer sets goals for national level work to supplement her Honors at Entrance scholarship and prepare career. A junior her for a high-tec- h majoring in electrical engineering, she is the daughter of Gail D. and Mary Kay Wall, Pleasant Valley. "Ive had a ton of fun," she says. "I have great roommates. Most people at home don't even consider the U. I dont know why." Walls U. of U. and Union High classmate, Outbids Phouthavongsay, has a theory about why more of their friends didnt choose the U. "Some Roosevelt kids are scared to drive an freeways," Phouthavongsay says. Salt Lake Valley driving was difficult at first, she admits. Tbe daughter ofOphat and Sob Phouthavongsay,' Roosevelt, she majors in political science and plans to attend law By Anna Hanberg On your mark. . . get set . . GO. Sheila Mitchell ofAltamont has been walk racing for several years. According to Sheila, she has fitness raced for six to seven years and in just the last year and a half has began technical racing. So far Sheila hasnt lost a race, and with each race "I want to do a little better." Sheila has participated in eight races since she began. She wants to get good and reach a national competitive level.' Mitchell has been training under Viisha Sedlak. Sedlak is a 3 time gold medalist and at the age of 43, competes with girls half her age. Through training and hard work Sheila is excited and enthusiastic about racing. school. While still in high school, Phouthavongsay prepared for her career by taking a criminal law class, competing in mock trials and presiding over the law dub. At the same time, Wilson, Hamblin and Wall got a jump start on college through Utah Mitchells first race was in State University extension classes. "The U. was really good," Wall says. "They accepted all of my Utah State credit. I loiew that I needed to take math, chemistry and so forth to prepare for college. Fd always hid a goal of going to college. Every time anyone talked about requirements, I listened." Chambless reminds students that they are more than listeners. They are the worlds acknowledged experts on themselves, he says. Only they can determine how best to prepare for the likelihood that they will work for half a century in fidds that dont yet exist- WALKING THE EXTRA MILESheila Mitchell has been walk racing for several years and hopes to start a track dub for children in the Uintah Basin. Math Skills (NU) - Calculators, once the province of accountants and advanced math students, are now such a routine part of everyday life that they can also play a significant role in helping improve children's problemsolving math skills. - An analysis of 79 different research studies by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) found that students who use calculators along with traditional instruction have a better attitude toward math and an improved com- prehension of mathematics Albuquerque with an official time of 30 minutes and 16 seconds. She continued by participating in last years summer games and beat the previous years record with her official time of 18 minutes and 9 seconds. This year in the summer games, she broke her own record in the 3,000 meter race with an official time of 17 minutes and 5 seconds. Last Saturday Sheila also participated in a 5K race in Salt Lake City and finished with an official time of 8 minutes and 59 seconds. Mitchell has goals to match her enthusiasm. According to Sheila, Utah is one of the least educated states as far as walk racing is concerned. Mitchell hopes to reach a national level by next year. She also wishes to become certified and begin a track club in the Uintah Basin which would include children from the ages of six to fourteen. "There are a lot oftrack meets in the United States for kids," Mitchell explained, but most children dont know about them. This last summer Sheila took four local kids into a race in which they did well. "I want to do more for others," she concluded. HUISH continued from page 11 countries of the world including Japan, China, Egypt, Central and South America, Mexico and etc.. After visiting many places Areva explained that their appreciation for the Uintah Basin has grown. The Uintah Basin is their home and as Areva said, "Were here because we want to be." They have helped the community by providing service and support. "We like the people out here as friends and customers," continued Areva, and concludes by adding, "we consider everyone part of our community." For Wendy K. Wall, one of the U.s assets is its Salt Lake location, offering opportunities for part-tim- e Driving under the influence of alcohol and not wearing safety restraint devices continue to be the nuy'ar cause of fatal motor vehicle accidents in the Uintah Basin according to Lt. George Chino of the Utah Highway Patrol. Several Basin residents have been killed this summer because they were drinking and driving or not wearing safety belts. Statewide in one weekend in August (14 through 17) 14 people died on Utahs highways, only one was wearing a seat belt Utah Highway Patrol Officials cant remember a more deadly weekend on Utah highways than the past one. " "Our frustration level is at an high," said Lt Col. Gary Gunrud, assistant superintendent "Thens a good chance everyone of these people would be alive today if they hind been wearing their belts. Even the person who died while wearing a belt wore it incorrectly." Remember lap belts must be used also when using automatic shoulder straps. The Highway Patrol has made seat belt use its top safety and enforcement priority for the year. "We keep trying to get this message across," Gunrud said. "People were so concerned for their safety after the Los Angeles riots that they went out by the and bought handguns. Yet we cant get them to take this one simple action that might really make a difference in saving their , . all-ti- Hum-san- ds M leave Roosevelt alone. Its amazing, but the same herd of bureaucrats who have made such a mess of Washington believe that they can make better land management decisions than you can. Cannon campaign expenditures $5,386,323 County Operating Budgets State of Utah 1992 lives." Even though Utah law requires seat belt use, surveys show only 50 percent of Utahns are buckling up. Six of the nine aeddents involved rollovers where the victims were thrown from thpir vehicles. Seat belts are particularly effective in preventing death and injury in rollover accidents. Belts must be worn correctly and adjusted properly, however, in order to keep people from being thrown out of their vehicles in a rollover. "Drivers sometimes become overconfident in their abilities and start thinking accidents always happen to someone else," Gunrud said. "But what happens when you by a drunk who get hit head-ocomes flying across the highway median? There is no time to react Your only line of defense is a seat Thats nonsense. Send me to Washington. Ill seek out assignments on the Senate committees that have the greatest impact on the future of Utah lands. I understand the concerns of rural Utah and will fight for responsible multiple use management in the U.S. Senate. PLEASE SUPPORT ME WITH YOUR VOTE ON SEPTEMBER 8TH. n ,t-- belt" As one of our busiest weekends (Labor Day) approaches, please take time to remember the four simple ways to "Arrive Alive." 1. Dont drink and drive and report every drunk driver immediately. Just dial 911 or call any of the central dispatch numbers. An officer will respond immediately. 2. Always use safety restraint devices. Many deaths will be avoided in the Basin. 3. Obey the posted speed limit 4. Be a courteous driver. The Utah Highway Patrol cares about you and wants you to "Arrive Alive." mmm 2 j ' 1 4k &- - for Senate m. Source: Aug. 19, 1992 F.E.C. Report. Including incurred expenses not yet paid. 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