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Show Pace 12 A T 1 January 19. 1999 EDUCATION. Uintah Basin Standard Burtons receive honor as top 1998 farmers and In addition to the farming operations, both Lynn and Cheryl are heavily involved in many aspects of the agriculture community. Lynn has been a trustee of Farnsworth Canal Company for many years. Lynn was elected to the Board of Trustees for the Moon Lake Water Users Association on February 21. 1989, and is still on the board. He has served on the Associated Water Users Board for 20 years, and was elected to the cow-ca- Both Lynn and his wife Cheryl Lynn and Cheryl Burton of contribute to their farming responsibilities. Cheryl was born and raised on her family farm in Talmage have been named the 1998 Conservation Fanners of the Year for Duchesne County. Lynn and Cheryl live on a farm where Lynn was born and raised. He began farming in the early 1960s and purchased the land a few years later. The couple have added to the original farm where they grow small grains, alfalfa and other crops for their cattle. Along with the hard work associated m fanning 300 acres, they have pasture for their cattle on Diamond Mountain and Pigeon Water. T Talmage. She learned very early to operate farm equipment, irrigate, take care ofthe livestock, etc. Cheryl continues to work the land, and care for the livestock along side Lynn. They have a very neat farm with things being done in a timely and orderly fashion. Everyone, who has or does work with Lynn and Cheryl, is very appreciate of their work habits and the workload they carry. lf Duchesne County Soil Conservation District as a supervisor in 1994, where he is still serving. The Conservation group complements Lynn and Cheryl for their operation and farming, cow-ca- lf their contributions to the area where they live. and Lynn Burton, front, are 1998 Conservation Fanners of the Year for Duchesne TOP FARMERS-Cher- yl County. Board members are: back row. Randy Crazier, Edmund Bench and Mark Monsen. Kids encouraged to play with food in the lunch box derby Fast food is healthy and ita on a roll. Fourth and fifth graders throughout Utah will learn the benefit of eating a variety of fruits and vegetables in the Lunch Box Derby a program challenging students to design, build and race model cars made completely out of fresh fruits and vegetables. - WHATS SNEW?Mrs. Betts' kindergarten class at East Elementary spent a week learning about winter and snow! To finish their project, they spent time in the snow experiencing Wet and Cold. Afterwards they had Hot chocolate and Hot dogs. Students are conscientious about student loans Only three to four percent ofUtah State University students who get loans for college default on those loans. This compares to a national average of nearly 10 percent who default on student foans. Throughout Utah the tfoftiritxgte is half the national average at 4.9 percent. Last year, USU s default rate of 3.3 percent was the lowest of all the schools in Utah and among the lowest in the entire state-support- ed 7 u J r O. It's obvious that Utah college students are reared with some understanding ofindebtedness and are conscientious about their obliga-tionsays Steve Sharp, associate director of the USU Financial Aid office. He adds that fewer than of USU students take out s, one-fourt- loans, but those who do borrow about the same amount as their peers in other states. The federal government mandates loan counseling for first-tim- e O o IPX R mmmmmnmmuisn Institute Classes Institute Classes for all are starting at the Young Adults, ages 18-3Roosevelt LDS Institute of Religion, 35 North Union. For more informa- tion call 722-441- Adult Religion Classes Adult Religion Classes will be taught at the Roosevelt LDS Institute, 35 North Union. Doctrine and Covenants is taught on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. 12. 30 p.m . Book of Mormon is taught Thursdays from 7:30 - 9 p.m. Everyone is invited. For more information call -- 722-441- Student & h Parent Assembly at UHS borrowers. Sharp says the Board of Regents, the governing body for higher education in Utah, sponsors an incentive program that is the best in the nation for rewarding responsible students. USU also sends a letter to its students each time they are approved for a loan. The letters tells them what their total debt will be with the new loan, how much it will cost per month to pay back and how much money they would have to earn to comfortably make such a payment It also explains how m uch interest they will pay and the total amount they will pay over the life of the loan. It's a way of telling students that borrowing is not without cost Sharp says. 'All the generalities about debt don't have the impact that showing a student exactly what he or she will pay does. But even if this counseling were being done in other states, 1 believe the default rate would be higher than ours. You have to give credit to the Utah stu- The program, sponsored by Albertsons and the Washington Apple Commission, is intended to give kids a dietary tune-u- p by teaching them the sizes, shapes, textures, tastes and nutritional value of fruits and vegetables. "The derby promotes good nutrition, emphasizes teamwork and encourages children to be imagine- - 4th graders will learn to stay out and stay alive! More than 40,000 fourth grade students at 479 public and private schools are receiving workbooks teaching about the dangers of abandoned mines. The workbooks. Mining Utahs Heritage are produced by the Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining Abandoned Mine Reclama- adds Mesch. program Ve really g 5, 1. by calling Prices good January 19th - January 25th I 1 I finals in Washington, D.C., in March. Tho deadline for entries is Feb. 26. The Lunch Box Derby has drown thousands of entries from all over the United States since it started in 1994. Past national winners wens teams from Oberlin, KS; Weippe, ID;Tampa. FL; Ashtabula, OH; and Portalnd, OR. $11 JL 69 Pack Cans Pepsi ONE , reduces number of hours needed to graduate BYU Farnsworth (left) and Lisa MISTRESSES OF CEREMONIES-Son- ja Carter expertly guided the Altamont High King Spirit contest along in a ' most entertaining fashion. MANAGING TIIE RISKS OF TODAVS AGRICULTURE Utah farmers and ranchers have a rare opportunity to protect their agribusiness by attending one of 3 Risk Management seminars scheduled for early 1999. The seminars are traveling work training sessions designed to offer information on smart farming and smart business techniques. A hard rain of uncertainty and challenge is hitting Utah fanners and ranchers. How good is your umbrella of knowledge to protect your business and family? Utah State University, the Farm Credit Service, the Utah Bankers Association, thie Utah Department of Agriculture and Food. USDA's Farm Service Agency and Risk Management Agencies are sponsoring a series of 3 public meetings throughout Utah. Industry experts on finance, the environment production, marketing, tlw: law. human resources, the Clean Water Act and more will offer advice to farmers and rauichcrs. "I encourage every farmer and rancher in Utah to find time to attend the seminar near you. The challenges facing agribusiness today are complex, and the time spent at these seminars can help us ill protect our investment said Commissioner of Agriculture and Food, Cary Peterson. The seminars in our area will be held as follows: 1 1 12 in- will be chosen based on performance and car design. The top four teams in the United States will win an trip to tho national te I Derby formation can also bo accessed through an interactive web site at http:www.lunchbox.org, and Albertsons will have sign-u- p kit order forms available in store starting January 19. To enter the nationwide contest, teachers should send in the names of students on the winning team, a photo of their car and the distance the car traveled. Regional winners says. 1 - ot Friday, Jan. 22 at 914 a.m. the Counseling Office at Union High will sponsor an assembly for senior students and parents. They will talk about graduation requirements, scholarships, and financial aid. I ington Apple Commission. "Th ob-ject of the exercise is to design a car which goes the farthest not the fasteat. It's important kids understand ear what makes a body also makes a kid body. The derby reminds students in a creative way that eating fruits and vegetables will help their bodies go the distance. Thomas said the Lunch Box Derby rules are simple for classrooms willing to take the challenge. Students divide into groups of four and make an inventory ofavailable parts fruits and vegetables of every variety. Each team designs their vehicle on paper, with the teacher slicing the food to make the necessary parts. The cars can be assembled using only three bamboo skewers, four toothpicks and a rubber band to hold it together. Teams then place their ears at the top of an eight-foramp and let them coast, lihe vehicle-travelin- must rely on people using common sense to not put themselves in dangerous situations. In addition to the safety message, Mining Utah's Heritage teaches how our lives depend upon mining, Utah mining history, how mine tion Program and compliments lands are reclaimed, and more. AcUtahs fourth grade history curricu- companying the workbook is a vidlum. eo, 'Utahs Abandoned Mines: Stay Since 1985 there have been four Out and Stay Alive! the greatest distance takes the The workbook may be used by checkered deaths and numerous injuries in flag. abandoned mines, says Program sesuU and other youth groups and V Sometimcalhs csrsrun grosC Administrator Mark Mesch. ..Alt- is available to the general public, as TKeimaoaaid.Seas4iinee they turn hough our program is working dil- well as home school families, by into tossed salads. That's what igently to close an estimated 20,000 contacting Jan Morse, makes it fun to watch. or writing to the Division of mine openings in Utah, its obvious Teachers can receive a free signOil, Gas and Mining, Abandoned our task will take many years. package -i- ncluding racing guideup P.O. 'Educating people, especially Mine Reclamation Program, lines, stickers and an entry form -young people, to the dangers ofaban- Box 145801, Salt Lake City, Utah. by writing to Lunch Box Derby, P.O. doned mines is a vital part of our 84114-580Box 550, Wenatchee, WA 98807, or dents. Sharp also recognized the lower cost of higher education in Utah and said because of that students are inclined to borrow less. Still, he adds, some students borrow to the limits, which are just under $50,000 for undergraduate students and near $100,000 for graduate students. 'Its easy to get into debt," he 1 tive'said Jim Ihomaa of the Wash- February 1, 1999 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Roosevelt, Senior Citizra Crater 1 1 Registration at the door $3 in advance; 2) A SI 5.00 fee will pay for lunch and all materials for the conference; 3) Contact Troy Cooper, Extension Agent and or Sterling Rees, FSA Office, for more information. Brigham Young University President Merrill J. Bateman has announced a reduction in tho number of hours required for graduation from 128 to 120 effective immediately. What we have found is that some of our students can complete all of their general education and mqjnr requirements in less than 128 hours. We have also discovered that BYUa mandated hours at the undergraduate level are slightly higher than st many other universities, said Bateman. 'For these reasons, we have decided to reduce the minimum requirement for graduation. Tho university estimates that somewhere between 10 and 20 percent of BYUs graduates could finish one semester earlier ns a result of this plan. Not only does this help current students, but it also provides a way for more students to obtain a BYU education, said Noel Reynolds, BYU s associate academic vice president for undergraduate studies. The new change, however, is not linked to any reductions in other requirements, such as those specified for general education, religion or university mqjora , It will only benefit those students who are able to meet all university and mqjor requirements in lew than 128 hour. said Reynolds. Poor j |