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Show UINTAH BASIN STANDARDJunc THE CLEANUP CREW-Thi- rd graders in Mrs. Silver's class at East Elementary got some "hands-o- n experience" following a class discussion about littering. The kids spent one of their last days of school removing "gross, disgusting" litter from the gulch. WHAT A SPORTl-Roose- velt Middle School Principe! Bud Slone kisses a pig while standing in a water-fille- d trough on the last day of school Earlier in the year the principal cut a deal with students, if they completed a certain amount of reading hed kiss a pig. They did and he did. Last year Slone, along with a few teachers and even jhe custodian shaved their hods in a similar deal Makes you wonder what will happen next year. They filled (bur big dty garbage bags. They picked up lota of twine, barbed wire, broken glass, rusty metal, plastic bottles and Jugs, plastic Mgs, broken pottery, parts of a vehicle, paper, and an old pair of baby pants. They also found an old shoe, an old boot a tennis racquet, and an old kettle. There is still a broken wooden chair, and an old TV that was on the opposite aide of the East Elem. 3rd graders clean up unsightly gulch third grader in Silver claae at East Elementary learned about littering first hand. They studied pollution, they Batoned to Linden Dye, who is over Rooaevdt Park, about problems with Bttoring, pollution, and vandalism in our dty. The city gave them big; orange bags to clean up a part of the Gulch. like in the Gulch, and about the animals he has seen in the Gulch. Then ha invitsd them to his house to help clean up some of the mess. On Tuesday, May 20, the class walked to the Gulch. Vickie Courtright, a mother volunteer, said that she had played in this part of the Gulch when she was a girl. At first the students Just looked at how pretty the Gulch was. Then they started to see the and started to pick up. got dirty when they picked garbage. Twenty-thre- e Mr. Drue Koffard, one of the 3rd graders, lives near the Gulch and has been bothered by the tittering. He told the class about what it is ACADEMIC 3. 1997- - Plge 13 Ledge treated the following students, faculty and patents to lunch: A. Jesse Walker, Cdutney Walker, Carrie Fausett, Mem, Deidre. Samira and Brew Tew. On the way back, rain poured down an them. They stopped at McDonalds for ice cream cones, and McDonalds also gave them certificate! for kiddie eonee. The class said they feel badly about tittering: 'Its mean - It's disgusting - Its groi of their comment. EXCELLENCE-Falco- ns Criig Tew, Tom Ruther, Tyrdl Tew, Lynn Sorenson, Brent JAZZED UP LAWN-T- he Mike Davis Family celebrate the Jazz reaching the NBA Finals against in their front lawn in West Roosevelt. by carving Although the presidential candidaicsnadc it ihcur business to Utah governor pushes for western primary BEST OF THE BUNCH-Ly- rm Sorenson, Kattie Thayne, Dustin STevenson, Michdie Robots, Trinity Bird, Cabe Sorenson, Vickie lessen. Dorms Barton, AHS students and staff attended a special luncheon at L.C. Ranch. LX. Ranch Ledge treat AHS outstanding students to lunch &-Falco- risr LC. Ranch has committed to reward outstanding Alternant students who show extraordinary effort. Hardworking students who are constantly striving to do their bast are nominated by the faculty. Ones each term, students who are selected are than invited' to a pedal luncheon at LC. Ranch. On May 21, four outstanding students, Kattie Thayns, Autumn Lefler, Vanessa Miles, and Amanda Curry were treated to a special luncheon prepared fay Ain Stevenson at LC. Ranchs West Cabin. Janet Oman, Jack Barton, Iflmn Sorenson, and Donna Barton were teachers invited ae guests of and Mrs. Craig Taw. The teacher who attended the luncheon w era daughters of Fred and Sanara TCw, Courtney Walker, daughter of Brant and Jaeee Walker. nd TVrall Taw, eon of Mr. Tew, Tom Rather, Lynn Sorenson, Carrie Fausett, and Craig Tew. Gov. Mike Leavitt is pushing for a Rocky Mountain presidential primary mat he says would increase the region's clout in selecting presidential nominees. The voice of the West needs to be heard better, said Leavitt, speaking at a forum on Western in Colorado Springs, m. JU ft know die dominant issues facing New Hampshire towns, the West has had a hard time convincing candidates it would be worth visiting the Western states. As a result, while New Hampshire and Iowa could boast 128 presidential wits (luring the 1996 campaign season, die West, including California, had just 25 visits. But if Utah teamed up with Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Colorado, Wyoming. Idaho and Montana, the states would comprise a voting bloc with more delegates than California or Texas. r. r: i the students. During the winter, five students and three teachers ware luncheon guests at LC. Ranch. Students attending were Katie Nelson, Michelle Roberta, Dustin Stevenson, Kabo Sarenaon, and Trinity Bird. Teachers who wars invited fay the students ware Lynn Sorenson, Donna Barton, and Vickie Jeseen. Falcons Ledge Resort has generously provided rewards to students who excel in academics at Altamont High 8choaL Four high achieving students and their parents were invited to special luncheon on May 20. The students each selected a teacher who has inspired them or helped them along the way and invited that teacher to come to lunch with ruls During the forum, he suggested that Western voters .Jiaveheeo. .fri &C- -' ' because of die long period of time between the Arizona primaries in late February and the Montana crocuses in June. In 1996, that meant more than 70 percent of the national convention delegates had been selected and the presidential nomination decided before most of the Western states had their primaries, Leavitt said. j- . iij Wl, A ktSZ s- -- -- r wm TsfiUfe A Sedey Were The New f v- - .1 y , "JEEP $ rEAGLE'V 4 Dealessliip m i--f and man office manager Motor's l&L is Kaye Seeley At L&L Motor we 501 business at the top...of the car and truck j A 50-ya- rd ed Mgi 191 N. than just cars statements on stuff you V truck loans, other accounting es and all of that QU(. to keep do have to That's whereNA L&L dients j In. ThanKSto comes when 200 E. Kaye Oology Roosevelt, Utah Phone 722-2233 mm Open (dm Tr- - - SWeEfi955 Students who attended the luncheon were Merri and Deidre On Friday, May 16, Elementary Schools first Ttack and Field Day became a trig success. One hundred and sixty 3rd grade students participated in fun events such as ine 100 and dashes, the baton relay, sack and three-leggraces, an obstacle course, rang jump, high jump, the hurdles, ana the softball throw. Under the direction of PH specialist, Ddmar Hamblin, the 3rd grade teachers, several aides, and many parents helped die 3rd grade classes have a great day and all went home feeing refreshed at learning how fun exercising really is-- -- them. EES holds track and field day Chicago i 1 ' '-- S3SSS5S Mon-F- ri a.m. to 5 p.m., a.m. To 12 Noon Kaye, nopay. -- - |