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Show T r UINTAH B ISIS STNP.KILf!:, 11W- - Page 13 Activities and displays make Farm History Festival a huge success Over 700 Duchesne County stu- ked displays explaining the days dent streamed through the Farm without utilities and the difficulty doHistory Festival smutted at the way of installing lines. Yack Honey the nated a proexplaining display people lived in the past. "This was such a popular event, we had to cess to retrieve honey from the bee turn people away. stated Sue hives. Students were fascinated as Wight, Dinoeauriand Resource ConChristy Oprandy and Linda Hey servation and Development Students enjoyed stations made soap. Linda makes her soap at farm equipment, bone drawn using goat's milk. She then demongoat soap equipment a log cabin, and Ute strated the many uses ofbread and Cultural Area. This event is spon- including making whey sored by the Duchesne County Soil goat cheese. Lis Moncrief kept evConservation District (SCD). Ed eryone fascinated as she demonBench is amased at how large it has strated spinning, knitting, and weaving. After school, the organisgrown in just a year's time. ers were impressed with the num"Dixie Swasey, Duchesne Elber of boys who came to try their School apteacher, ementary SCD Board a the proached year ago hand at weaving. And of course.everyonejust loved and wondered if we would be willto the an- the senior citizen ladies who tied ing to provide a kick-onual History Fair that would em- two quilts. Lois Stans field, Viola Bleazard, Reda McKinnon, and Cleo phasize the importance of agriculture. We wanted to show how mod- Pratros were delighted to show em technology has changed the way young kids how to tie a quilt Several children became the masters of we farm," Bench explained. Last year the Farm History Fes- the scissors and performed the extival focused on several pieces of act science of cutting the yam. The BLM, in connection with the farm machinery that the loral farmers donated. It was so well received Jarvie Ranch, had the chips flying that the small festival turned into a as they peeled logs with the old huge event "Once people learned tools. Proper care and treatment of what we wanted to accomplished, the tools was emphasised as the audience watched Brian Bellew and we had all kinds ofvolunteers wantWood make logs and shingles John LaMar indicated to ing participate," K-1- many of the hides were tanned with brains. Ones the children entered the tepee it was like entering a magic circla. Besides explaining how a tepee worked in all weather conditions, Frank Arrowchis took the opportunity to discuss roles, leadership and respect. Many teachers commented how their classes truly listened to that message and wished that they had mors time to discuss social values. Even the Duchesne High students were reluctant to leave and recognised that this was a powerful message. "This truly was a community event," indicated Ed Bench. "If everyone hadn't jumped in and offered a hand, there is no way this could have been successful! Special thanks need to be extended to the presenters as well as Duchesne City and Duchesne County for allowing us the use oftheir facilities. We look forward to making this annual 2 ff Tuition going up 3 at Utah universities By Joel Ca mpbell writer chowMHi studenU. "Any raise in tuition is a burden to students," Ben McAdams, University of Utah student body president, told the regenU meeting at Weber Suu University. McAdams said Utah college studenU are already taking longer to finish their degrees because they have to work more and are burdened with more student loan to pay for the rising cosU of education. our rrlalivrs, nr rlrnee our friend. Fred and Sharon Morrison, Jerques hrLille Bridgeland, graciously invited folks into their log cabin horns. Myton children thoroughly eijcyed seeing the first TV which amounted to e 3-viewfinder. The Morrison were dressed in period clothe and Fred Morrison was a striking figure in D StudenU leaders said they a 2 percent hike. For studenU taking a full class losd. yearly tuition will rise about $68 at the U., $56 at sup-port- ed full-tim- his mountainman attire. Sharon eqjoyed asking the cissies what e particular painted pot could be used for. Casserole dish was the favorite response and the faces of disgust were prevalent when they discovered wfeuxtanto j us&L roth k.clewp-Bdr- w' into the museum. Many passed hands-o- n demonstrations were available. UBTA and Moon Lake to drop out of school because of the rate increase. Regent David Grant was opposed fora different reason. He supported a 4 percent tuition increase, arguing studenU get what they pay for. The 3 percent tuition increase is designed to raise about $5 million and is consistent with ruing educational cosU. Regional tuition increases have been between 3 end 3 5 percent, said Commissioner of Higher Education Cecelia Foxley Regent David Jordan said the regents are forced to play "e game of chicken" with the Legislature, because lawmakers expect a tuition increase that coven the system's rising costs "It could be a decision that is taken from us," Foxley warned, noting that a 2 percent increase might have been too low tosuit legislators. The 3 percent increase came as the board also approved an ambitious $49.3 million proposed budget that include a $12 million proposal to increase faculty salaries RegenU voted in September to make faculty raises a priority, saying that many ofL'tshs beet faculty are being lured aw ay by big bucks in other states. Officials also are seeking $22 .million Jto improve access and the .qvisl jyof education, along wuh $5 9 million for operation of new facilities. The regenU, also picking upon the legislative interest in education acrounUbihty, are asking for $2 million to reward schools that improve performance. Foxley said she is Uking Gov. Mike Lewviti at his word when he said the coming legislative session will bring a significant increase for education funding. Of course, higher education may be forced to scrap with public education for some of those dollars. Higher education officials reported that they are likely to benefit from enrollment growth. Official fall Dtierrl Xewt ttaff The estimated 122,000 students at the state' nine universities and colleges will see an increase in their tuition bill next academic year. The Utah Board of Regenu voted Thursday to raise tuition 3 percent, despiu proteeu from student leaders and a pair of regents who said a tuition increase would only hurt including water jugs and baby rattles. Squirming was the natural reaction when Mercy indicated that Fete IV.VlS-Um- on High drama students will present the pt'puLv muskrat. Be Bye Birdie" Nov. 1 1. and IS. The chow tells the story of a rwk and ltd! singer who is about to he inducted into the army. The show suns at 7 p m Tulrt ate as ailahlc at Cellular One and at the door. 12. 13 event" far log cabins. Students couldnY wait until it was their turn to do the Ute Culture Area! Mercy and Glenda Arrowchis with Lara Howell had a wonderful and colorful display. Students were awestruck with the fact that many, of the colorful items were made with natural material such as elk teeth and animal bones. Plant materials were used to make a variety of items Wilson, SCD Board member. Not only did student have an opportunity to look and touch old farm equipment Bob Featroas encouraged students to try to crank start one of his tractors. Featroas had a beautiful collection of red trac tors on display. Many students were impressed with how difficult starting could be. Mark Monsen, Bluebell, had his team of horses working in the rodeo arena. Student were awed not only by the size and teamwork of the horse but how long it would take to plow a field. Due to modern technology, many students had never seen hones used for anything but recreational purposes. KliJ E THE e Utah Suu University. $48 at Weber SUU University. $46 at Southern Utah University. $39 at Utah Valley SUU College and Salt Lake Community College. $34 et Dixie-- College. $33 at the College of East- cm Utah. $31 at Snow College. Among those opposing the tuition rat was regent Pamela J. Atkinson, who argued that some studenU may be forced Because ha and President Mlchofy Jackson were so close, James Polk was often referred to as "Young Hickory." low-inco- ON THE LOOSE These unidentified old ladirt were caught roaming the halls of East Demcnury at a rather speedy pace last Frxiav dunr Halloween festivities. They are pictured with 2nd gnato Troy irrr.u (hem from getting into too much more trouble. enrollment figures show a 7.7 percent increase in the student head count and a 7.4 percent growth m so-call- "full-tim- e equivalent e Officials pay attention to equivalents because they are a major factor used in funding state colleges. Based on the new figure, four of the sUU's universities and colleges. full-tim- I .USU.ITSC and SLCC now have a head count of more than 20.000. Snow College had the greatest growth in head count at 23 percent. Siwv and Salt Lake Community College had the largest growth in full-tim- equivalents. e FrprvilcJ Dkrrrrrl H AVk-- s tth permtMton of tke Union High Drama Dept. Presents class are treated to a growing WHAT'S NEW? Roosevelt Middle School students in Darlene Dye's 6ch-gnmural dut she begins drawing on (he wall Oct I . Each day her students are challenged to find the latest additions wall mural. On the last day of school before Halloween, teachers hide their initials in the to the the kids to something else to look for. The activity is n fun one for students, who get into some pretty drawing give what about is new and what isn't said Dye. discussions good de Altamont High School Drama Club igtmm - : PIONEER DRAMA SERVICE, Engewood, Ca rsnngwiMitv 1 Produced by special anan&mentwtth j Proudly perfbrms this musical Halloween Spoof, all in fun. v Novombor 2, 3, 4 7:00 pm AHS Auditorium . I Ticket Prices: , Families - $15 (up to 7 immediate members only) November 11, 12, 13, 15 7 pm at Union High School Adults $5 Students $4 Adults $5 BkSMiSsrt Students and Seniors - $4 Music by ctiartes strouse Lyncs by Lee Adairs Children 5-1- 2 - $3 With special permission from Tams-Witma- rk Music Library |