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Show I 9 UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. February 7. 1995- - Page 11 Kids against Tobacco approach city to rally support for new bill By Cheryl hfeeham A group of Union High Student and advisor represented themselves before Roosevelt City Council members as supporters of the "Kids against Tobacco Coalition" to ask the citys support of the Reduced Access To Minors Bill which has been presented to the Utah State Legislature. Judy Uphold, Uintah County Health Department and coordinator of Kids Against Tobacco Coalition told council members that the bill "has passed committee and is now before the house." The coalition of students included facts regarding the Reduced Access To Minors Bill, saying that the bill would require all retailers to place tobacco products behind the counter or in a locked case. The coat ofbehind-the-countshelving and locked cases would be the obligation of Tobacco distributors. They went on to say that retailers will not be required to remodel or "refit" checkout counters or store aides to comply with the tion, and fees paid to retailers for promotional displays would not be "CAN DQ ATmUDEH--Ronal- d McDonald visited East Elementary School last week. He told the students that they are each a star, some just waiting to shine. He taught them a song and gave Miss Curtis, the music teacher, a copy of it He stressed that each student has potential and can do anything they wish if they have a "Can Do Attitude." Ronald used magic tricks, music, games and stories to teach his objective-buildi- ng Mrs. Andersen, a third grade teacher, good has posted the "Can Do Attitude slogan in her room! Here some of her students are shown standing below the posted slogan. Other classes are remembering Ronald and his message in other ways. er self-estee- lost when displayed behind store counters. RESULTS OF DRILL TEAM IN R16hieLD : JaniMY 28 coMtitIM traced third in the Jazz Dance competition, fourth in Military. In' the Drill Down competition Wendy Swasey placed first, Michelle Bistryski placed second and Sandra Argyle placed third out of 30 girls competing. Congratulations! EAGLE NEWS aired its first broadcast on Channel 1 in the high school January 29. A Summary of tha weeks events and a briefing of the upcoming events are aired to students on classroom televisions. Adam Boweres, the executive producer (along with a team of students, including Tom Casey and Kristy Anderson), record a video of news anchors Wil Taylor and Sandra Argyle. They edit and compile a five minutes news segment aired each Friday. ACADEMIC DECATHLON fe.T.V. wimers r DHS gymnasium. This is your chance to see them perform all of their dances. $1.00 per person, $5.00 per family. They are raising money to go to the state competition. Come and give them your support and see the talent of these girts! ROMEO AND JULIET Rrad Burt, Shane Towe and Dusty Jensen are students from Duchesne who are participants in the ' play "Romeo and Juliet," , directed by Barlow Davenport. The play is sponsored by the Basin West 2000 Fine Aits Council. Perfprmances will be February 15, 16, 17 and 18 at Union High School and in the Duchesne High School Auditorium Saturday. February 25. Purchase tickets in advance from 9. Jeanie Kargis at $5.00 correspondence. Union High students reported to the council that tobacco use is high at the high school and presented information to council members concerning the availability and usage of tobacco by youths. "Tobacco is the most abused substance at Union High School, and nicotine is the most addictive substance of any other drug," Paul Kitchen, Drug Task Force Coordi employers; however, there are exceptions. Employees who receive tips of $30.00 per month may be paid $2.13 per hour plus tips. Questions most commonly asked by local employers and employees: 1. 1 was fired unfairly. What can be done about it? If you feel that it was a wrongful discharge, contact an attorney. This issue is not covered in the Utah 4. My former employer has not paid my wages. What can I do about it? You need to contact our office for a farm to submit to the State Industrial Commission. They will then notify you if they will handle the claim or advise you to contact an attorney. 5. How do I quality for overtime? e pay is governed by a federal law. Information can be obtained by calling the UB. Department of Labor, Wage and Labor Code. Employment discrimination is covered by the code. 2. Does my employer have to give me lunch break or breaks? The law regarding lunch and breaks only applies to minors under the age of 18. Most companies do have personnel policies that apply to this area of concern. 3. What is the current Utah minimum wage? The current wage is $4.25 per hour for adults for a majority of 738-223- adult, $4.00 student and senior citizen and $20.00 for a group of six, Over-tim- The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints has issued the following statement: We encourage members of The Hour, (801) 524-5706. Does my employer have to pay vacation, holiday, severance or sick leave pay? Policies regarding these issues are usually covered by each individual company. A wage claim may be filed if the company has a policy in place and refuses to pay. 7. 1 quit or was fired or terminated from my job. How soon must my employer pay me for work performed? Wages are due immediately and payable within 24 hours of termination. If yoiu quit without notice, wages are to be paid within 72 hours. If you give your employer at least 72 hours notice of quitting, the wages are due at the time you 6. The above may not apply if your wages were based on commissions. 8. What is the age limit for minora to do certain work? Minors can do office work, retail trade, restaurant work and other work at age 14. n Other types of work, such as, newspaper delivering, babysitting and lawn care can be performed at younger ages. Several areas have STUDENT HOUSING-Constnict- ion of an apartment complex on Lagoon Street for single students attending the USU Branch Campus in Roosevelt and the Uintah Basin Applied Technology Center is making progress. Plans are also in the works for construction of a married student apartment complex at the site. March. DRILL TEAM RECITAL p.m. in the February 15 at $1,000 TO $45,000 per year from shoplifted tobacco items." releases statement quit Seven , school competed, each nator told council members. He went on to explain that tobacco sales are oh the rise, yet the older generation is quitting, which means the rise in sales can be credited to "increasing sales in the juvenile group." And apparently the problem is not just within the age group of older teens, the problem Kitchen says is extending to "even grade school age youth." They explained that not all juveniles pay for the product, in fact there is substantial tobacco theft by youths. Students reported that "Utah retailers lose from LDS First Presidency by Roosevelt Job Service ' fwithfAinp!partitipants. The students are grouped according to their grades. Scholastic, honor and varsity group. Adam Bowers placed first in Math, second in Science, second in Fine Arts and third in Language and Literature among the Scholastic group. Jeremy Wilkerson placed first in Math, and Craig Moon placed second in Science among the Honor group. Brandon Bench placed first in Math in the Varsity group. Duchesne was the smallest school in the competition against Wasatch, Morgen, Grantsville, Union, Delta and South Summit Impressive results! Great job Adam, Jeremy, Craig and Brandon! They will go on to the state competition in and send it to state law makers. The council agreed and made a motion to support the bill by TaA Questions, answers provided r ; The students asked that the council write a letter expressing the citys support of house bill 30 been determined as hazardous. Both state and federal laws prohibit anyone under 18 years old from working those jobs. There are working hour restrictions that apply to minors under 18. If you have additional questions, please contact our office or call the State Industrial Commission of Utah at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints in Utah to consider Gov. Michael Leavitts plea for citizens to provide foster homes for needy children. In his State State address, the governor appealed to tha citizens to". ...care for children who have been hurt, confused or robbed of their dignity and self esteem. ..for good people to do what government cant do and thats be a family to a chid who isnt safe going home." The governor concluded, "I implore families in this state to consider whether you might be able to hoist a child on your shoulders, to help others along the way." President Gordon B. Hinckley, first counselor in the First Presidency of the church, recently stated in General Conference: "How great is our responsibility, how serious the responsibility of Christian people and men and women of goodwill everywhere to reach out to ease the plight of suffering children, to lift them from teh rut of despair in which they walk.... They need love and nurture. They need kindness and refreshment and affection... My plea and I wish I were more eloquent in voicing it is a plea to save the children." These needy children, regardless of their religious affiliation, need the care of kind, loving parents who will soothe, comfort and provide a safe environment for them. We are confident that members of the church in a position to help, once they understand the need, will respond to the governors plea and be anxious and willing to assist. The Utah State Division of Family Services has indicated that special emphasis is being made during 1995 in Salt Lake and Tooele counties and selected counties in southern Utah. Church members who wish for information on becoming a foster parent may f-the call -- 538-HOM- E. 7.-0-0 Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week held soon Utah Highway Patrol Lieuten-- ; ant Stan Bench announced that February 8 is Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week. This is an annual observance to increase awareness about the need for children to ride in vehicles buckled 7 up. According to Lt. Bench "Iryu- lies from motor vehicle crashes are the leading killers of children." v More than 70 percent of children from birth to four years of age who ... die as a result of riding unprotected in a motor vehicle crash would have been saved if they had been belts. It ,0 secured property in safety c.. is essential that parents buckle 7 their children into safety seats i. every time they travel. ?" The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) . estimates that more than 52,000 Li serious injuries and nearly 500 deaths could be prevented each lo year if every child under eight was correctly buckled in a child safety ..seat. Child Passenger Safety. ;. Awareness Week is part of the I Ll 12-1- 1 -- reduce drunk driving and increase the use of safety belts and child 'restraints. "It is important for parents torsad their vehicle owners manuals and safety seat use instruc-- 1 turns," said Lt. Bench. Parents should understand whidi ' type of seat (infent, toddlerconvert- ible, or booster seat) is appropriate - riSLfMMSSX1 a - . ' move the bhild out of safety seat ' warns UtaMIighway Patrol Captain I that recommends NHTSA Bob Dahls. a child use a child safety seat until they weight 40 pounds at which time they can graduate to a transitional booster seat. Only when the .vehicles lap belt stays low across the childs hips and doesnt ride up across the abdomen, and the shoulder strap doesn't cross in front of their face and neck are the children ready for adult safety belts. NHTSA operates a toll-fr- ee Auto i to Safety Hotline, child on information safety provide seats, including which seats have been recalled for safety problems. Utah, as well as, the other 49 states; The District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the UB. territories, has a law requiring the use of child safety seats. Violators ofthese laws can face a fine or more serious charges. A survey conducted by the Uintah Basin Health Department indicates that less than 20 percent of the children here in the Uintah Basin are currently being protected by safety seats. The Utah Highway Patrol asks that you take the time to protect your children andor other children that may be riding with you. , WH Q, 4TES The first machines operated by remote control were motorboats used by the German Navy In the First World War. radio-controll- ed . "" . 1 ALTERNATOR & STARTER EXCHANGE Our Individual Retirement Account Certificate of Deposits offer some of the best rates of any bank or credit union in Utah. If you do happen to find a better rate somewhere else, bring us in a copy of the offer and we'll match it. So look around. And then come to us. Rebuild Specialists For Alternators, Generators, Starters Farm, Industrial, Domestic & Foreign 7ZMSS 290 Est 200 South Located with.... Office Phone Rod's Mini Labe & . Planning for retirement has never been more profitable. 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