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Show Pap 12 -- November 18. 19SZ mrnrnMm The Union High Steering Com- mittee is serious about making schools better and developing strong iuidUn? Altamont area youth recently raised $704 for St. Jude Children s Research Hospital. HELPING OTHERS-The- se Pictured are: Front Heather Checketts, Mathew Mitchell, Richard Checketts. Shayna Fausett, Shelly ): Chan Claybum, Tag McDonald, Dennis Moore, Addie Checketts. Thayne, Brittney Stansfield. Back ): (L-R- (L-R- for their ride. and fourdollars was collected. "We appreciate the kids effort and hope they know they did something great because they did it for someone who needed their love n and support, said one and Leif McDonald organizer. Tag Burton, collected over $100. We express appreciation to the businesses and individuals in our community who were willing to sponsor these kids. Just a reminder to all of us, the money you donated for such events are like an investment in love." You loan the money to St Jude's for example and when you do your taxes all of your investment is refunded ifyou have to use a Schedule A. That should make it easier for all of us to be generous! hard to get sponsors Youths take timeout to raise $$$ to help others Fauaett, Brittney Stansfield, Leif Burton, Spacey Maylett, Aaron Thacker, Chan Bike-A-Th- d bike-a-tho- late entertainer Danny Thomas, treats approximately 150 patients every day, mostly on an bans. It is the largest childhood cancer research center in the United States. St Jude has a combina- Tag McDonald, Shelly Thayne, Shayna Claybum, Mathew Mitchell, Dennis Moore, Robert Checketts, Richard Checketts, Addie Checketts, and Heather Checketts took time out of their lives on Sept. 27, to do something for someone else. They participated in a Wheels For Life to raise funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. St. Jude Childrens Research Hosoital which was founded by the Seven-hundre- out-patie-nt tion ofchemotherapy , radiation and, where necessary, surgery to treat childhood cancers. Now the hospital is exploring bone marrow transplants and gene therapy as new treatments for pediatric cancers. Some of the kids just came for fun and we were glad they participated. The majority worked very The deadline for applications is Dec. Utah State Farm agents give $100 to teachers 15, 1997. To earn an award, teachers explain how they would use a $100 award to help children in a variety of ways, including funding special science programs, sponsoring field protrips, promoting grams, purchasing books, library and other learning materials, and giving needed assistance to the underprivileged. "State Farm is a strong supporter of education and we are particularly pleased to be associated with the Utah Jazz and the Children At Risk Foundation for the fifth consecutive year, said State Farm Agency Field Executive Dotti Boardman, who helps coordinate the program. "And the best thing about this program is that 100 percent every penny of State Farms contributions go straight to the kids. In 1996, the "Rest of the Jazz, the players wives association, honored State Farm by selecting the Good Neighbors for Good Schools program as the recipient ofone ofits fundraising efforts. The group donated $8,000 to the program to be used for additional awards given to Utah classrooms. The Utah Jazz and our local State Farm agents continue to be excited about the Good Neighbors for Good Schools program and the opportunity to help Utah students succeed in school, added Frank Layden, president of the Utah Jazz. self-estee- From Smithfield to St George, every time the Utah Jazz score, so do Utah teachers and classroom students, who benefit from the State Farm Good Neighbors for Good Schools program. On Nov. 18, during the game against the LA. Lakers, State Farm will mark $100,000 in awards given to schools throughout the state. To help children succeed in school, Utah State Farm agents have given 1,000 Good Neighbors for Good Schools awards to classrooms since the program started in 1994, totaling $100,000. The teacher who will receive the 1,000th award will be honored by State Farm at half-tim- e during the Nov. 18. game. The Good Neighbors for Good Schools program is part of State Farms partnership with the Utah Jazz. As sponsors ofthe team, Utah agents give a $100 award to a teacher for every 10 points the Jazz sane. Every time the team wins a game, an additional classroom receives an award. More than 1,200 teachers in the state applied for the awards through the Utah Education Associations Children At Risk Foundation last fall. Applications are available from participating State Farm agents and the Children at Risk Foundation. . - ITiS'.YOURJMOV 5.65 (ARM) 6.35 example 30 yr 160,000 Mortgige-$577.- 23 oath aaqnf. oiamngtejan cm twi - ties with the community. Where ever Union High School students are found there is a Steering member to represent them and the community they live in. Ideas and concerns from Steering Committee members during monthly meetings have created reading and math workshop, with a special math presentation from the Utah State Office of Education on Math, and flashing lights at the Union High School crosswalk on Highway 40. Members are: Lloyd Burton, principal; Melody Scholes, secretary; Gloria Thompson, Union High; Carleen Kurip, Ute Tribe; Karen Anderton, Neola; Adelia Richina, Myton; Irene Wenzel, PTSA Vice Pres; Phillip Chimburas, Ute Tribe; Maxine Natchees, Ute Tribe; Dennis Manning, RJHS; Jack Bell, District; Jay Groves, Ute Tribe; John Aland, District WHAT INVENTIVE MINDS Intermediate division winners of the 1997 Duchesne Invention Convention. First place - Lisa Secrest second place, Bree Anne Duncan, third place Patrick Kesler. Honorable mention went to Austin Sduuz, Logan Crist Hobart W. Willis III, and Heather Madsen. Students provide service to school The first term drivers education class held a service project Saturday, Oct. 18. Students picked up trash that was left from the UintahUnion football game. Miss Cheryle Wingfield, instructor, said that the class does one service project each term. The students who participate in the project receive extra credit. Eaae Tak By Sandra Argyle Tons of exciting things are happening at Duchesne High School this week. The Fantaaticka will be performed in the high school auditorium Nor. 20-2and Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. The play has been double cast ao come at least twice. Nov. 11, the student body officers put on an assembly honoring veterans. The American Legion helped with the posting of the coins. Bruce Taylor, Kris Bancroft, and Yogi Nielsen spoke. Thanks to everyone who participated. Buckle Up and Save A Life! , erf the 1997 Duchesne Invention Conven- TERRIFIC TALENT-Wiim- erc tion primary division. Fust place - Jared Bruton, second place Daniel Pldmer, and third place - Shaylee Quick. Honorable mention went to Austin Angus, Stuart Brighton and Sharik L. Peck. Duchesne District invention Convention winners announced Winners of the 1997 Duchesne Invention Convention are as follows: Primary division - grades 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 1st place, Jared Bruton Line-SavBookmark; 2nd place, Daniel Primer - Heated Windshield Wiper, 3rd place, Shaylee Quick Sock Magnet Honorable Mention went to: Austin Angus - Mother's Little Helper, Stuart Brighton - Water Tent; and Sharik L. Peck - Time Counter. er Intermediate Division - 1st grade, 1st place, Lisa Secrest Reel in Remote; 2nd place, Bree Anne Duncan - Handy Handle Containers; 3rd place, Patrick Kesler - Auto Stir. Honorable Mention went to: Austin Schurs - Travel Utah Game; Logan Crist The Hand Rocket; Hobart W. Willis II - Knee-SavWoodbreaker, and Heather Madsen - The Bottle Buddy. er FBLA Food Drive On Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 5 p.m. the FBLA will be holding their annual Food Drive for Thanksgiving. They wiU be collecting food to give to the Food Pantry to help than out for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Meet in the commons area of the UBATC. GED on TV Now Enrolling Christmas Poetry Contest Entry Form Name. Public Service AsBouacameal by tbs Uintah Bede Standard Students The Utah State Office of Education is now enrolling afaninti for the Winter GED on TV propam. Winter classes start soon and enrollment is free. To enroll, or receive more information call the GED on TV hotline at The presents your kids are really dreaming of, Creative Toys Age Phone Number. Everyone five to 105 are invited to submit one or more poems of 20 wonts or 4 more with a completed entry form. Poetry will be judged in accordance with the , 2, 0 6, and 21 and up. Our editor and staff following age categories, will select one winner from each age group. 5-- 8, 13-1- 17-2- Entries must arrive in our office at 268 South 200 East before Friday, December 12 at 5:00 pjn. Science Magic Knex Puppets Paper Dolls Books Brio Lizards & Snakes Craft Kits Breyer Find more these end lots at Sponsors are: The Uintah Basin Standard, Ben Franklin, The Toy Story, Roosevelt Theatre, Frontier Grill and The Health and Freedom Center. ' rr , |