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Show T Paw 14 -- July 27.1222 EDUCATION Uintah Basin Standard Back to School report calls for more parental invol vment U.S. Secretary of Education Richard W, Riley announced plana for the fifth annual America Goes Back to School" effort calling for greater parent and community involvement in education as students return to classrooms this fall. Joining Secretary Riley as this years America are Goes Back to School Tipper Gore, National PTA President Ginny Markell and singing star Patti LaBelle. distin- Thirty-seve- n guished local leaden are also serving as members of the 1999 America Goes Back to School steering committee and have committed to organize events in their local communities. We must send a message to our children that education is important," said U.S. Secretary of Education Richard W. Riley. "Thats why its especially important for parents to get involved in your children's education and support community efforts to help schools." Now in its fifth year, America Goes Back to School is an initiative of the Partnership for Family Ina coalivolvement in Education tion of more than 5,000 grassroots business, community, religious and education organizations nationwide. Riley said the initiative seeks to draw attention to the critical need for parents and community members to get involved in improving their schools. The most effective schools draw their strength from the parents and other adults in the - surrounding communities. There is simply no substitute for the atten tion of families, neighbors, youth, cultural and civic groups when it comes to shaping the lives and improving the learning of children." This annual effort focuses on improving education across America and takes place from August through October when students around the nation head back to school "America Goes Back to School is a special time for communities to reaffirm their commitment to learning and education," said Riley. "I hope parents, grandparents, and business, cultural, civic and religious leaders, as well as elected officials, will seize this opportunity to go back to school and get and stay involved in education." data on August 25, revealing the values and expectations of teens in America as they enter the new millennium. Launch the Mars Millennium Project nationwide in an effort to get students engaged in math, science and the arts by designing a livable community on Mars in 2030. For more information on America Goes Back to School including a free activity kit that gives ideas, resources and examples of how parents, families, unity groups, employers and educators can help children learn and improve our schools, visit the U.S. Department of This year events are being planned in communities nationwide to celebrate the importance of education. Among this year's America Goes Back to School highlights are: Washington, DC luck off event August 19, including release iff the U.S. Department of Educations Annual Baby Boom Echo report detailing student enrollment statistics and projections nationwide. "Back Secretary Rileys first-evto School Bus Tour through Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina from August 31- - September 2. He will be joinedbyloca officials sod celebri- ties for school visits and community rallies in support of education. San Jose, CA release of survey er Esfcl Educations homepage, www, ed gov Familyagbts or call Is your child SCOUTING AROUND These cub Scouts from the Roosevelt 6 ward took a tour iff the Uintah Basin Standard last week. They learned how editorial columns and stories are written and edited and how the production of the time. The Den Mothers are Quisty Brighton press gives the final product Among other things, they had a great and Dawn Price. Immunized for school? TriCounty Health Department haa committed August 2 7 as "2nd MMR week." During this week, four clinics will be held in Duchesne County to provide all children an opportunity to receive their second Measles, Mumps and Rubella immunization. All atudenta, pades 2, will be required to have two MMRs for admittance to school this foil. Students, grades are moot likely tohave not had a second M5IR. Clinics will be held as follows: Ala in Duchesne, Thursday, Au K-1- 2, gust 5, 10 a m. - noon; Swaseya in Altamont, Thursday, August 5, 1 - 3 Stewarts p.m.; Thriftway, Roosevelt, Friday, August 6, 10 a.m. - noon; IGA in Roosevelt, Friday, August 6, 1 - 3 p.m. There will also be a nurse avail- able at the Roosevelt TriCounty Health Department from 8:30 -11:30 a.m. and 1 - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday during this week. Please contact TriCounty Health Department at (435) 722-508-5 or(435) 738-220-2 for more details. r New faces elected to USU Board of Trustees The Utah StateUniveroity Board of Trustees recently elected a chairman and vice chairman. Lowell S. Peterson was elected chairman, replacing Jed H. Pitcher, whose term ezpired in June. Peterson haa been a member of USlTa highest ranking board ainca 1993. Claudette Eastman was elected vice chairman, replacing Melanie P. Raymond, whose term also expired in June. She has been a USU Trustee also since 1993. Peterson, who graduated from g USU in 1961, has been a Weber County resident. He is currently director of State Relations, life-lon- Him A Sot ff Todies 2 SETS OF L1G00N PASSES Will BE GIVEN M WEEKLY THRU AUGUST 3TH WINNERS WILL BE DRAWN FRCffiSUBSCRIfflON RECEIPTS TO THE Uintah Basin Standard TO ENTER B RINGINORrtl AIL THECOUPCN BELOW FORA NEWOR RENEWAL SUBSCRIPTION TO THE US PCI a subsidiary of Union Pacific Corporation. He has served as a representative and senator in the Utah State Legislature and also aa a Weber County commissioner. He is married to Kathleen Shurtleft They are the parents of seven children. Eastman, who attended USU, was born and raised in Ogden. While at USU, she was affiliated with Kappa Delta Sorority and was chosen aa a Freshman Buzzer Personality. She haa always been active in the education system and is curcomrently serving on ths site-bas- e mittee for MillcreekJr. High School in Bountiful. She is married to Dan R. Eastman. They reside in Bountiful and are the parents of five children. New trustees include Nathanael J. Anderson, USU student body president, replacing past president Ryan J. Dent; Carl A. Lundahl, of Hyrum, Alumni Association president replacing past president David G. Moore; R. BrentNyman, Logan; and LJ. Godfrey, Alpine, Utah, both appointed by Governor Leavitt. Anderson, mqjoring in biochemistry, will serve on the trustees academic affairs and athletics commit-tee- s. He was elected student body president in April. .He ie s member of tho Golden Key Notional Honor Society. He graduated from Soldotna High School, Soldotna. Alaska, as valedictorian in May 1993. He ia married to Allison Bingham. Lundahl will serve on the trustees athletics and business affairs committees. He graduated from USU in 1967. He said he has always had a high regard for USU and is honored to be able to serve USU as a trustee. His past service includes vice president of tho USU Alumni Association and a member of the Athletic Council. He retired in 1997 as a research and development labo--: ratory scientist at Thiokol. He is a member of the Old Main Society and USU Community Associates. He is married to Mary Sue Nielsen, an elementary school teacher in the Cache County School District for 35 years. They are the parents of four children. Nyman, who graduated from USU in 1963, haa lived in Cache Volley his entire life. He said his roots run deep in Cache Valley and that he ia also greatly honored to be asked to servo as a trustee. He will serve on the trustees athletics and business affairs committees. He was employed with First National Bank ofLoganZiona First National Bank as vice president and regional officer. Ho was president of the USU Big Blue Boaster Club and council treasurer of tho Boy Scouts of America. Ha and his wife, Ellen, have three children and seven grandchildren. Godfrey, raised in Cache Valley, graduated Magna Cum Laude from USU in 1990. Raised in the shadow of tho university, ho said ho has fond memories of watching USU football games from his homo. Between he, his wife and his family, they have obtained 12 degrees from USU, he said. He will serve on the trustees academic affairs and development committees. Following his graduation from USU, ho went on to receive his Juris Doctorate in 1994 from Brigham Young University. He ia currently assistant vice president for Law and Government Affairs with AT AT. He is married to lisa Pitcher. They are the parents of two children. ; Get Your Passport Photos at the J Standard caii 722-513- 1 Uintah Basin Standard For DeliveryJN the Uintah Basin Area Prices Good With Coupon Only!! : Give A Gift ! 1994 Class Reunion ; The 1994 Class Reunion will be held Saturday, July 31 at 11 a.m. Please RSVP to Adam Smith at 288-254- 1969 Class Reunion . Subscription!! : ' Clip and Send 268 South 200 East Roosevelt, Utah 84066 131 or Free at Mention this Special and use your VISA or MasterCard 800-42786-79 30-ye- 722-262- 722-385- j 2nd 1 TriCounty Health Department haa eommitted August 2 7 as "2nd MMR week." All students, grades will be required to have two MMRs for admittance to school this fall. Students, grades 7 12, are most likely to have not had a second MMR. Clinics will bo held ao follows: Thursday, MMR Immunization K-1- 2, August 5, 10 a.m. noon, ATs, Duchesne; 1 - 3 Swaaeys in Altamont; Friday, August 6, Stewarts Thriftway, Roosevelt, 10 a.m. -- noon; IGA in Roosevelt, 1 3 p.m. Please contact TriCounty Health Deportment ot (435) 2 5 or (435) for more details. Name Uintah Basin Standard Toll Announcing Your Gift! (Prices Good with Coupon Only!) lo: or CaH 80 We will send a Card in your behalf The Union High Class of 1969 reunion will be held Saturday, July 31 at the Roosevelt Utah East Slake pavilion beginning at 11:30 a.m. All members of the class of 1969, along with their partners, are invited to attend. Please pass the word to any you knowwho are not Bvingin the area. A luncheon will be provided. For details and to make arrangements for 3 or lunch, please call Bruce or Brent at -- Address 722-508- St City Zip Year 2 Years 3 Years I NEW RENEWAL lj 738-220- USU Horizons - The USU Summer Horizons program is almost over only adult classes remain. The Gourmet Cooking claw originally scheduled for July will be held Wednesday. Aug 4,11am. at Helen Berrett will bo teaching great ideas for BBQo and buffets. Scanning Basks with Evia Wilaon wiU bo Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug 10 A 1 1 at d Furniture Refurbishing at is cancelled but a Soapmaking Demo will be presented on Thursday, Aug 5. Call Lin Floyd at USU ext 242, for more information. or USU-Roowre- lt. USU-Rooseve- USU-Venu- 722-22- 94 789-368- tm Poor C |