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Show c UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. March 24. 1998- - Pace 13 students fromTabiona High qualify for State History Fair 3 h i ByBecca Cordon On March 5, at Roosevelt Middle School 3 students from Tabiona High School qualified to attend the State History Fair in April at BYU in the senior division. pared an exhibit entitled, Mormon Wagon Train Then and Now." She is involved in speech and drama. She likes to surf the internet, ride horses and attend her history class. In order to compete on a state level each paper, project, or exhibit must obtain 90 points or more. These three students will compete on a Jerry Rasmussen, son ofRichard and Carol Rasmussen, placed 1st in state level on April 17. the Historical Research Paper and Riley Roberts, son of John and Bonnie Roberts placed second in the same category. Loni Hickam, daughter of Jerry Hickam and the late Betty Hickam, placed 1st for her History Fair Exhibit. Several of Altamont's best stuRasmussen, a senior at Tabiona dents and their parents were reSchool and Social the Science High hosted to lunch at Falcons cently Sterling Scholar, wrote a research Ledge. The students attending were paper entitled "Migration to North Morgan Fisher, daughter of Larry America. He is a consistent particand Lori Fisher, Toni Lee, daughter ipant in the district fair and has ofW ayne and Terry Sorenson; Rachin and consistently placed region el Mitchell, daughter of Ron and received superiors at state for his Kerri Mitchell; Melissa Tew, daughprojects and papers. Rasmussen is ter of Craig and Bonnie Tew; and the Student Historicurrently Body of Rex and Wilcox, Lynly Close-Up an and attended earlier Pat Wilcox. daughter this winter in Washington D.C. He The students invited one teacher also plays baseball, basketball and have lunch with them. They chose to involved is in drama. the teacher that has most influRoberts wrote a research paper enced them to excel. Teachers invitentitled Leatherwork - a Migraed to lunch that day were: Jeanne tion of a Craft. He is also a senior at Dastrup, Janet Oman, Lynn Tabiona High School and the TechSorenson, Carrie Pause tt, and Education Scholar. nology Sterling Vickie Jessen. The teachers said His subject, leatherwork, is a talent to be asked and hobby that he enjoys. Roberts is they felt very privileged to attend this event the Student Body Altamont High School would like and a member of chorus, drama and to thank Falcons Ledge for helping yearbook. He also plays baseball, with this part of their Renaissance basketball and attended Governors Falcons Ledge supports Honors Academy and plans to go to program. excellence in education by providClose-U- p this spring. ing this special experience. Hickam is a sophomore and pre Falcons Ledge pays tribute IN CELEBRATION OF THE GREEN Altamont High Concert Band, led by music director Brian Gibson, treated audiences to a concert on St. Patricks Day. Stacy was involved in vocational agriculture programs. She attended college at Northeastern Junior College in Sterling, CO. and Colorado Mountain College in Glenwood Agriculture week noted at Altamont Elementary Springs, and holds degrees in animal science and veterinary technol- the Myrin ranch in Arcadia. A native of Oak Creek, CO. Stacy met Rik while he was helping operate National Agriculture Day is al- Myrin ranch holdings near Steamboat While attending ways celebrated on the first day of SorocoSprings. High School in Oak Creek, spring, and the week in which it falls is designated as National Agriculture Week. To help ehsmpinn the importance of agriculture in our lives, ranch wife Stacy Myrin visited each of the classes at Altamont Elementary and reminded students of many ways we all partake of agriculture every day. Whether its On April 5, 6, and 7, parents who the food we eat, the clothes we wear, would like information and advice the sheets we sleep on, the medicines we use, or the homes we live on their childrens education are invited to call a school principal on in, agriculture is our link to life." The American family spends less the National Principals Hotline. than 10 percent of its total income Sometimes, it's easier to talk longdistance with an anonymous peron food, the lowest in the world. son. Thats why the U.S. agriculture is number one Hotline has been such an ongoing this is a good reason to celebrate. event links success. The three-da- y is the wife of Alarik Stacy (Rik) and school principals elementary Myrin, Jr., and their family lives on By Edythe Marett, Altamont Elementary School librarian ogy. Her and interesting presentation helped the students learn and understand better where their food and fiber came from," organizers stated. Hotline offers common sense advice from principals nine-year-o- ld toll-fre- e. "In many eases, its not just the expertise families are seeking, it's the anonymity, said Samuel G. Sava, executive director of the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP). "Our Hotline helps parents feel free to ask difficult questions, or to bring problems that up school-relate- d their children may be having." NAESP the Hotline with Teachers Insurance and AnAssociation (TIAA-CREand ' nuity Circle Family magazine. The National Principals Hotline coincides with NAES Ps annual meeting in Orlando, FL, attended by 6,000 K-- 8 principals. Approximately 150 prinhotline cipals volunteer for two-hoshifts during the meeting. Call toll-fre- e during the following days and times in your area: MDT Sunday, April 5, 12 noon 6 p.m.; Monday, April 6, 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Tuesday, April 7, 6 ! -- a.m. -- 12 noon. Established in 1921, the National Association ofElementary School Principals serves 28,000 K--8 educators in the United States, Canada, and overseas. NATIONAL AGRICULTURE DAY-Sta- cy Myrin with Mrs. Virginia Biothersons fourth grade at Altamont Elementary. Stacy talked to the students about the importance of agriculture. Loni Hickam Buckle Up and Save ALife! Public Service Apseascciimt by the Uintah Basil Standard RENAISSANCE STUDENTS-Hi- gh achievers from Altamont High school, their parents and favorite teachers were treated to lunch at Falcon's Ledge. The reward is part of the school's Renaissance program which acknowledges students who excel in academics.2 Moon Lake Electric Association, Inc. Please join us as we celebrate our 60th Anniversary! colorful indoor plants. The leaves can display shades of red, yellow, Ask A Specialist How can I brighten up a dreary winter home? Answer by: Jerry Goodspeed, Utah State University Extension horticulturist If your home seems dreary this time ofyear, consider an exotic plant to help spruce things up. Many indoor plants are easy to grow and will lighten a room with splashes of color. Consider these choices. The Chinese Lantern, also called a flowering maple, has a leafwith a white edge maple-shape- d variegation. It produces a striking orange blossom periodically and prefers a cod room (around 65 degrees) and indirect southern light The Bloodleaf and Purple Heart plant both have red to purple colored leaves and eqjqy subtle lightsiling. The Aluminum plant has very foliage and requires less light The Snake plant is upright with a yellow variegation on the leaf edgSome plants that may require a bit more attention include the Nerve plant which has a deep green leaf with red to pink veins; the Watern melon Peperomia, which is with unusual color patters; and the Polka Dot plant which has pink splotches. They all need to be gray-gree- R COPY 1 psychologists with parents from around the nation who call in, What do parents call about? Everything from reading, homework, discipline, or teaching problems to testing policies, learning difficulties, school readiness, and holding students back a grade. In addition to parents, the 1,000 or so annual callers are grandparents, teachers, students, and others who care for and about children. More information, answers to the most commonly asked questions, is in a free brochure, On Call for Kids, available by calling the Hotline. School psychologists from the National Association of School Psychologists will also take calls at the Hotline number to offer specialized advice beyond education and child rearing. LIFE ON THE RANCH Stacy Myrin visited with each class group at Altamont Elementary School during National Agriculture Week. Vice-Preside-nt kept moist. The Croton is one of the most lightgreen, orange and almostblack. It needs plenty of light and should not be moved once a permanent location is found. The Tricolor Dracaena also needs good lighting to keep its colors of green, pink and white. The upright and palm-lik- e appearance makes it a good choice for a corner. ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS Thursday, April 9, 1998 Union High School j?7S77?7777JM' ForMGpllege? Pfw Apply Now At Utah State University Uintah Basin Branch Campus SCHOLARSHIPS: Academic General Leadership Sterling Scholar Rodeo Specific Areas of Study Applications Available At RooseveltVemal Offices e For Both Full & Students Part-Tim- TES 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Registration for Director Elections Member Refunds Totaling Two Million Dollars New Product Displays U.B. Medical Center Health Booth Light Dinner BUSINESS MEETING 7:00 p.m. owwir |