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Show Education 'other various reading programs. Allison Duka agreed with the idea that it may be reading that have sparked the interest in library materials. She reports that as many as 400 juvenile books have been checked out in one Circulation at library pro-gra- breaks past records day. It is no surprise that people are attracted to the vast wealth of information availablein theRoosevelt CityDuchesne County library. Chilbooks to the children. dren learning and discovering are Whan school is in session During summer months older reason enough to understand the programs reading children are also included, in groups such sponsors Read-Aas the Governors- importance of the public library. of first through third grade and Vi For more information regarding fourth grade through fifth. These Thon which was conducted last call PTA library programs groups are offered material suited November. Mrs Eckels said the has also joined with the school in to their age group. The library also offers an adult reading group program, which is a six week activity, including individual reading and group discussion of material. Outside of the library, efforts are being made by schools and the Parent Teachers Association (PTA) to promote reading. Lynnalla physkian,hasbeennamed as chairEckels, who served as PTA presiLocal Boy 8couts and adult leaddent for East Elementary during en are invited to attend the 1995 man of the World Jamboree for the tho 1993-9- 4 school year reported World Scout Jamboree which will Utah National Parka Council, that East Elementary is sponsor- be held in the Netherlands August which will be sending four Scout summer reading Ml, 1995. All BSA Scouts wishing patrols and one Explorer patrol. ing a school-wid- e The purpose of a world jamboree program over the summer vacation to participate in the Jamboreeneed is to provide a dramatic demonstraperiod this year for the elementary tobangiatered by January 1, 1995. children. tion ofScoutings ability to develop Fillmore Dr. Brent Jackson, a schopl the-PT- Cheryl Medium 1 Recent activities sponsored by PTA The Duchesne Elementary PTA has sponsored two summertime . activities for area children. The first wss s roller-skati- ng party held at DES June 15. The kids skated to music and played games. Everyone said they enjoyed the Big Stick and Firecracker ice pops. swim party held at the Duchesne ' The Roosevelt CityDuchesne County Library is seeing a healthy increase in circulation and recently experienced an all time record breaking high of 6,101 library materials borrowed from the library during the month of June. Library materials include books, audio books and videos. Circulation statistics show the library has experienced a steady increase in borrowed materials each year. During June of 1993 circulation of materials borrowed was 5,514, showing an increase of 587 materials. Lori Evans, newly appointed Head Librarian attributes the increase in circulation to programs that the library offers which gives the public "a reason to coma in. One such program encourages children to rood during the summer months. As a child completes five boolu-reodon their own or read to by someone else-th- ey are asked to draw a favorite character or part of the book on a form provided by the library. The 'picture signed by a parent of the child and returned to the library will be rewarded by a prise. Children will then be able to reach into a box and draw out a "prize. As well, the library sponsors Story Hour, which is ayear-roun- d program that expands during the summer months. Each Wednesday morning from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 preochool children ages three Badhawk borrows books from the LIBRARY PATRON--Josi- e liRoosevelt CityDuchcsnc County Library. Margie Buchanan, anew computer brarian assistant checks out library materials on also new The helps the the which system process. speeds up system librarians cope with the steady increase in circulation. - 722-444- 1. Boy Scouts, leaders invited to jamboree local ing City pool . The kids swam in the cool water and visited with each other. Twin popciclea wen the treat this time. TheDucheane Elementary PTA appreciates all ths parent support we received for these activities," said Melissa Hinton. Look for the Duchesne Elemen- - program, host change home-sta- y families receive many broad, long-lastin-g and joyous benefits from experiencing the culture of another country. ' Internationa Fellowship students will learn about this country through living as a part of your family, attending high school and sharing their own culture and language with their newly adopted host family. International Fellowship exchange students can study in the Uintah BoainRoosevelt for three, six or nine months. Eight week summer vocation students are also available. ' International Fellowship' etui' dents are well screened and are ambassadors of their home country. Each International Fellowship student is fully insured, brings his or her own personal spending money and expects to bear his or her share ofhouseholdresponsibfli-ties- . u&attTaStts; These student ambassadors can be included in your family activi- ties and lifestyles. International Fellowship is also seeking local high school students to become exchange students abroad. Students should bebetween the ones of 15 and 18 and be inter ested in living with a host family, attending school and learning about the lands and people of Europe, Latin America, Japan or Canada; 0 'Students should have a good academic record and a desire to experience another culture and language through living with a warm and caring volunteer family. Academic year program of three, six or nine months are available, as well as eight week summer vacation programs. Students or families interested in more information about beeom-- . ing a host family m becoming an exchange student should contact International Fellowships local representative: Mary Ann Hall at 722-210- 9, or call around the world come together and live, work and play in an atmosphere that overcomes barriers of language and differences in custom, race and religion. Thus, a new generation of understanding is reVisits to Mount Vernon the born in an arena of youth with Angie Wood and Cami Wood, Smithsonian Institute, Arlington Roosevelt, attended the 1994 Washcommon high ideals. The jamboree will be held near ington Leadership Conference in the nations capital. The conference National Cemetery, the Jefferson in the Natherlanda. Dronten is an activity of the National FFA Memorial and other historic sights Dronten is a city in the province of in Washington wen included in the ' Organisation in cooperation with conference. Flevoland, which has bean .rethe U A Department of Education. claimed from the sea. Jamboree The chapters FFA advisor is The week-lon- g participants will have the opportuprogram helps KirkWood. to visit Copenhagen and many FFA members improvs their leadFFA is a national organisation nity in this historic international sights underership skills, develop an of 417,462 memben preparing for city. of the nations heritage leadership and careers in the scistanding All BSAyouth members must be and prepare for leadership roles in ence, business and technology of elected by the council. Adult unit their chapters and communities. agriculture. The organisation has leaders will be selected by regional Sessions on goal 7,545 local chapters, located committees upon recomsetting and team building were comthe United --St oie; jamboree throughout mendation from the local coundL' bined with discussions on personal Puerto Rico, Guam and the Virgin To to attend the jambodevelopment, motivation and Islands. Local, state and national ree a quality must ha registered, at boy to help members become activities and award programs proleast 13 years old and achieved his effective leaden in the science. vide opportunities for students to First Clast rank by January 1, 1995. business and technology of apply Knowledge and skills learned All participants will be required to in the classroom. attend the training: Applications can only ha made through the local Council Service Center. The Western Region will send 17 troops and leaders to the world event This is the first world jamboree to which the BSA will nd a coeducational contingent. Young women who are in the Explorer program may attend. Estimated cost of attending the jamboree will be between $2,500 and $3,000. The first payment of $500 is due with the application and the final payment and balance is due January 1, 1995. Additional information for youth and adults who wish to attend the FFA LEADERSHIP-Ang- ie and Cami Wood, Roosevelt, are greeted world jamboree ia available .from in Washington, D.C, by conference director Shane Black (right), Jack Dillon at the Council Service Center in Provo. NaAthens, Alabama. Angie and Cami attended the week-lon- g tional FFA Washington Leadership Conference. ' citi-xensh- ip , ' FFA members i Local host families needed for high school exchange students International Fellowship Exchange Student program is seeking local host families for high school boys and girls from Europe, Latin'. America, Japan and Canada. Through International Fellowships cultural and educational ex- and Scouters from attend conference P-- sEassss" A . MAI Uintah Furniture Brings to You lf;e Best Seat In Te House" 4-- H PAY-Al- ida ter enjoy 4--H Hamaker, Sheree Heckathom and Matthew Day July 14 in Duchesne. Fos- Contest 4--H Drawings will be held for the "Best Seat In The House" for all the Fair Events Winners will sit in 2 CATNAPPER recliners and also win a gift certificate from Uintah Furniture Two winners will be drawn to win the CATNAPPER recliners The first winner will be drawn at the Earl Thomas Connelly Concert on Ftalina of Chatters Club Everybody attainted the Funday July 14. It was on the Duchesne County Fairgrounds. Alicia Hamaker and Mathaw Foster mada draam catchers. Shares Heckathom madaabearelawneck-lacs- . The group played two game when they got to know thp kids. Than they worked on' crafts. Thanki to everyone who helped with the fun day," said Mra. 4--H Thursday Night The Second winner will be drawn at the Saturday Night Rodeo You Must Be Present To Win . Behunin. On Saturday, July 16, there waa cat ahow atStowarfa Cedar Gnat . Alicia Hamaker and Marioq wan the only ones who attended. Shane Heckathom was' aick, and Mathew Foster was out of Behunin So EnterTbdayAt: Uintah Furniture & Carpet 400 West Main, Duchesne x j a X Twenty-fiv- e people at Stewarts Cedar Ckeat attended the bhow. There wen ten By Mathaw Foster. u Rock-n-Roll- who live town. i About the middle of the ahow Elvia crashed the party. Who? A olinky Siamese cat owned by Dcnna Lee Stewart (owner of Stewart Cedar Crest). She calls him El via because he acts likoEIvis (The King cate shown'. They an: Mittens and Kittena, owned by Alicia Hamakar; Shasta, Pater Tom, Sam and Felix, owned by Rexena Southern; and Echo, Bob, Igma and Jazz, owned by Marion Behunin. |