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Show Pagfe 10 - November 24. 1992 Ed-UCdtiO- Uintah Basin Standard Tl Youth district inventors show their creative imaginations nounced By Mindy Duncan The annual Duchesne District elementary level Invention Convention was held Tuesday, November 17th at the East Elementary in Roosevelt The Invention Convention is an activity designed to promote child- rens problem-solvin- g and thinking skills. It has also been designed to encourage students to apply basic science skills in a creative manner. The convention itself provided ench student with the opportunity to display his or her own project. The inventions were officially judged at the East Elementary. Judges looked for inventions that filled a need or solved a problem that deals with the handi- capped, the homeless, the environment or just people in general. Six winners were chosen from the Invention Convention. East Elementarys Miss Fishe and Miss Eberheardt directed the event Aland an while Superintendent the winners. The first place winner .in the Primary division was Stacy Cook, the daughter of Marlene and Bernard Cook. Stacy is a third grader at East Elementary her y winning invention was a This is a Garbage." garbage can that has a garbage bag dispenser in the bottom for easier "Nifty-thrift- access. Second place in the primary division went to Ben Farnsworth, a student at Duchesne Elementary. Ben Invented what he calls a "Bunk buddy bag." This is a book bag that hangs from the side of a bed. Ben is the son of Ken and Mona Farnsworth. The third place winner in the primary division was TVary Prescott, a student from Neola Elemen-taiy. Tracy invented a lid magnet. It magnetically pulls canning lids from tricky places such as water. Tracy is the daughter of Gwen and Lynn Prescott. The first place winner in the Intermediate division was Nathan Snow, a fifth grade student at the Roosevelt Middle School. Nathan invented a "hake --- a garden tool that is a combination of a Rake and a Hoe. Nathan is the son of Lynn and Janet Snow. Second place in the Intermediate division went to Travis McKenzie, a fourth grade student at the Roosevelt Middle School. TVavis invented a Book Lamp. This is a book holder with an overhanging lamp. The invention holds pages in place and also helps those who like to read in the dark. TVavis is the son of Sharon McKenzie. Third place in the intermediate division went to Marchelle Wright, a sixth grade student at Duchesne Elementary. Marchelle invented a "Traveling High Chair," a high chair made out of a towel with a diaper-lik- e shape which can dip over all types of chairs. Marchelle invented this to make it easier for parents to feed their children while on the road. Marchelle is the daughter of Toni and Kris Wright. District Invention Convention chose its winners PRIMARY DISTRICT INVENTORS--Th- e to Ben Farnsworth, Thursday, 20, at East Elementary. 1st place went to Stacy Cook, 2nd place and 3rd place to Traci Prescott Christopher Eckels wins poster contest Christopher Eckels, East Ele- mentary School, Roosevelt, won the first place trophy for kindergarten in the annul Utah Young Artists Water Education Poster Contest Christopher, son of Marc and Lynelle Eckels, received trophies far himself and his school at a November 14 banquet at the University of Utah in Salt Lake concluding the Eighth Annual Governors Conference on Water Education, Christophers teacher, Louise Jorgensen, made her second trip to the awards ceremony as the teach- er of a student poster contest winner. The statewide poster contest for elementary school students is sponsored by the Utah Division of Water Resources and the Interna- tional Office for Water Education, Utah State University. This years poster theme was "Water Makes Earth Our Home." The annual water education conference and poster contest encourage awareness of water uses and issues among students, teachers and private citizens. To assist youth and adults in becoming better aware of water education, the two entities have produced a calendar featuring posters of 12 students, for the year 1993. Each months poster, with a picture of its student artiBt, eludes fascinating information concerning water science. These calendars are being sold by the East Elementary PTA for $5.00 each, with $3.00 profit going to East Elementary. Mohea SprouBe at 722-905-5 order before November 30. Contact to - of the older group of Elementary inventors INTERMEDIATE DISTRICT INVENTORS-Winn- ers arc pictured L to R: 1st place, Nathan Snow; 2nd place, Travis McKenzie; and 3rd place, , ' Marchelle Wrigh- L- - '' Foreign high school Myton man students need hosts joins Foreign high school students will be arriving soon into the Roosevelt area for homestays, and the sponsoring organization urgently needs a few more local host families for their second semester program. According to Pacific Intercultur-a- l Exchange (P.I.E.) Executive Director, John Doty, the students are all between the ages of 15 and 18 years, have their own spending money, are fully insured and are anxious to share their cultural experiences with their new American families. P.I.E. currently has programs to match almost every familys needs, ranging in length from a semester to a full academic year, where the Btudents attend local high school. P.I.E. representatives match students with host families by finding common interests and lifestyles through an informal meeting. Prospective host families are able to review student applications and select the "perfect match." As there are no "typical" host families, PJ.E. can fit a student into just about any situation, whether it be a single parent, a childless couple, a retired couple or a large family. For the upcoming programs, P.I.E. has students from Spain, Germany, Yugoslavia, Italy, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, New Zealand, France and many other countries. P.I.E. is a educational organization that has sponsored more than 18,000 students from 18 countries since its founding in 1975. Roosevelt area families interest- in-ho- non-prof- it U.S. Navy Annette Myrin Edward Antilion, a 1993 graduate of Union High School, recently joined the Navy under the Delayed Enlistment Program. Antilion, son of Manuel and Manuela Antillon, Myton, will attend basic training in Great Lakes, II. Following basic, Antillon will receive training in the machinists field. ed in learning more about student exchange or arranging for a meetat ing may call P.I.E, The agency also has travelstudy program opportunities available for American high school students. toll-fre- e, Student of the Month Annette Myrin, daughter of Alarik and Beth Myrin, a senior at High School, is the Farm Bureau Student of the Month. She has been on the honor roll since the seventh grade and is currently president of both the FHA and the drill team. Annette is active in sports, having been on the volleyball and basketball teams all four years of her high school career. She enjoys skiing, reading and playing the piano. She also likes to spend time with her friends. After graduating, Annette plans on attending college, although she is currently undecided on a career. She plans on eventually getting married and having a.family. Alta-mo- Eckels won the 1st place trophy, Utah annual the Young Artists Water Education Kindergarten, at Contest The contest encourages water awarenes among students, teachers, and private citizens. LOCAL ARTISTl-Christop- her MOON LAKE ELECTRIC and employees would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holidayl Ttumbgumtg! All Moon Lake Electric Offices will be closed Nov. 26 & 27 for employees to be with their families. The Union High Cou garottes have named Vanessa Shearwood November El ui Cougarottc of the Month. Vanessa, a senior at Union, is the daughter of LcRoy and Connie Shearwood. As a third year Cougarctte, Vanessa is the President of the drill team and a member of the National Honor Society. nt |