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Show UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. November COUNSELORS Continued from peg 1 flee, butths relationship OM. isstillagood When it comet to student access and communication with their high school counselor, experiences vary. Students either seem to see little or nothingoftheireounselor.orelsegoto them frequently to discuss problems or have classes switched. "Ive only seen my counselor once, but I know he's always available," said one Altamont High senior. Devs Pries agrees that for the most part counselors "don't get a lot of feedback from kids on a regular basis. When thing are going well, they feel theres no need to visit with their counselor, but when clus snags occur, or they find themselves falling short oferedits, counselors are highly sought after. John Faster is a The SEOP also plugs into the School to Career program, and gives counselors the opportunity to guide students toward an internship in the community at ajob they are considerjob ing as a career, perform a one-da- y shadow, or take part in a field trip to explore career opportunities. Right now, parents of Union High seniors are being notified of upcoming appointments with counselors to review their child's graduation status, said Alldredge. Eventually, Power School which posts a students grades and turned-i- n assignments on a daily basis on the Internet will have the capability of putting up red flags to alert counselors to those students who are lacking required subjects for graduation before its too late. Every three years district high schools must compile a "needs-assement survey which has respondents issues. Parrate counseling-relate- d ents and students are to complete the survey which is necessary to quality for special state binding directed towards counseling budgets. In the survey taken three years ago at Union, the number-on- e need was more access to counselors, said Alldredge. Participation in Unkm'ssurvey has been minimal, said Alldredge. It a too costly to mail the surveys, but they conwere available at parent-teachferences. She urges parents to obtain a survey and fill it out - ts veteran of counaelingjunior high and high school age kids in Duchesne. As a counselor hes in charge of 300 students. Hes also the and teaches one class. At a time when an estimated 80 percent of jobs require vocational or technology training which is less costly to obtain and puts them into the job sector quicker Foster finds that students are still opting for a traditional college education, mainly "It's important that parents get because that is what their parents involved in what we are trying to do, would like to see them pursue. As a she said. counselor he said he hesitates to discourage any students plans. "I would be the last person to tell a kid what he couldnt da I do try to show them some other things, but whatlSre found ill m better off showing kids how to do what they want to Continued from page 1 do, Foster detailed. 25-ye- sr al er - HOLIDAY EVENTS Parental Involvement Impor-- Input from parents is highly valued by counselors, said Alldredge, but is often lacking, particularly in the larger schools, when counselors are responsible for so many students, it's inconceivable that they would know each students needs mid the degree to which they are motivated, intelligent and responsible. That makes it all the more imperative that parents ars aware of what classes their high school student is taking, as well as what is in their Student Education Occupation Plan (SEOP). The SEOP does not channel kids into a career, but rather drives them into exploration ofpossible careen eo they are better informed, and gives students a chance to realise the importance ofthedaeees they are taking, Alldredge explained. "We will do SEOPs with juniors, sophomores and freshmen this year, usually during the day, but if a parent cant make it we will do it in the evening, said Doug Price. experience and kick off the holiday season, said Dart After the Parade of Lights Friday night folks are urged to stop off at The Enchanted Forest Families, individusls snd businesses can enter in the Parade of Lights. In order to enter call Kirk 1. Bostick at Some businesses will stay open late that night to accommodate shoppers. Carolyn Krissman, chairperson over The Enchanted Forest, aaid, "Enhance the experience with a tree from your family, church, individual or organisation. Krissman reported that aQ rooms in the center will be decorated Christmas style, and that four trees plus some Beanis Babies are being donated for a silent auction. The Beams Babies are ones that have been discontinued or are limited additions. A paper will be located by each tree where people will be able bid on the items, which will be awarded to the highest bidder 722-500- st the dose of event, Saturday. Fifty trees with one from the UintalvDaggett Counties Childrens Justice Center are scheduled so far to b part of Tha Enchanted Forest. "People have allowed us to display their Christmas trees. There is stiU room for mors entr jet, but the deadline is Thursday, December 2 at 12 noon. We hopes few more trees coins in," Krissman commented. Booths will also be available where baked goods can be purchased in another fund reiser for the Childrens Justice Center. Continued from page INSURANCE - Pace 30-1999- 3 1.', i 1 The first time Ute Tribe officials ever heard of the Timpsnogos Tribe was three weeks ago when Humiaton filed a lawsuit in their behalf in UA District Court in Salt Lake. The suit gained a foothold for a brief time when federal district court Judge Dale A. Kimball ordered their lawsuit consolidated with the Ute Tribes 1975 suit. Court watchers ssid the judge approved the motion to put the matter into the hands of Judge Jenkins because he has an extensive history with the case and could easily resolve the issue. "Although the Timpanogos claim to ownership of the Uintah Valley portion ofthe reservation has no basis in law or fact, it represented tbs moat serious threat totheUte Indian Tribes existence that has been filed in the 18 yearslhave worked for the tribe, said Roberts. Thompson m, general counsel for the tribe. At the same time Jenkins denied the motion ofthe Timpanogos Tribe, be also gave the state of Utah and Ute Tribe officials an additional months to complete negotiations dealing with the taxation of enrolled Ute Tribe members within Indian Countiy. We indicated that we were close, but not quite there, said Philip C. Pugsley, assistant attorney general matters. Some of for Indian-relate- d the tax negotiations may require legislative action, ha said. We anticipate at least one bill dealing with taxation between the state and Indian tribes. I think the Legislature wantssqy tex agreements that make basic changes in either the lawor the procedures relating to taxae tion to be approved on a basis, so there will probably be tribal agreement on specific bills introduced. The Navajo Nation is involved with tax negotiathe state in motor-fae- ! tions. Tha Utes are negotiating with the state over benefits for their mem-be- n when it comes tomotor-foe- i taxes, as well as state sales and income taxes. The next hearing mi the taxation iasue is slated for March 13. 2000. three-and-a-h- case-by-cas- ISSYOURMORTGAGE -K- - TIMPAN0G0S 'M Euan frwr .tl J,. iMH. Mm from M-1- 6 are off to a great start on foe acw Luh State University Uintah Basin USU GONSTRUCTION-Crebranch campus addition dunks to the unseasonably warm weather. Last week the footings were poured for the 38,000 square-fobuilding as temperatures hovered in the 50s. Construction is expected to he completed in the fall of 2000. itT Sometimes it can take up to 90 AREA RESIDENTS LISTED days." The good news is that anyone can make a claim at any tune sine unclaimed property is kept in a custodial capacity until the rightful owner or heir can be found. Because the division takes in more than they pay out. the excess is transferred to the Uniform School Fund, which provides supplies and monies to school districts throughout the state, Johnson aid. notuigihat the division is hooded By Cheryl Mec ham One man found his to ensure that every dollar claimed can be given out. Are you on the !ist?The unclaimed deceased father had left Because there is not a complete file property list that is. The record was published last month by the Utah property os new names $100,000 in petty stocks of unclaimedeach added are State Treasurys Unclaimed Property week), the division that no one in the family Division and includes the names of unrests those interested make an 164 people from Duchesne and Uintah knew about. inquiry concerning themselves. For further information about unclaimed counties. counts, to contents of "There aregreatstoriea,aqyiDoiig property contact: Unclaimed PropJohnson, administrator of the divi- boxes left dormant for five years. Over erty Division. 34 1 South MainStreet, sion, such as the one profiled on KTVX the past two years alone, $280,000 in 5th Floor.Salt Lake City. Utah 841 1 1 of Morris Anderson, a man who found unclaimed property has been paid out or visit their website at his name listed in the Unclaimed to Utahns every month. www.upstate.ul.us or call Johnson says his office is anxious to toll free, Property newspaper ineeTt published deliver the cash and property. "It's every year in October. When Anderson called he found fUn being Santa Claus, he said. Each day the division's ten emthat hit father, past owner ofa clothreceive thousands of pieces of Utah owned Hotel in store the ployees ing 1100 ,000 in petty stocks which fact mail, Johnson aaid, explaining. "Its was unknown to the family. Morris likea hurricane every year. We always was thrilled he was $100,000 richer duck, hut it hits us anyway. It takes This year alooe the state is holding some time to process the inquiries. $M million in unclaimed assets, which Even though its been lost for fiveyenrs can be anything from checking ae- - people want to know when can I et One Show Sunday 7:30 wj ot 164 There could be money, assets waiting for you safe-depos- it - GQ(fctfe GOOD-BY- E M twSMitneuwwwrff. rawMw Money is the last thing anyone wants to waste, so paying down a conventional mortgage to a 20 percent equity is a good investment. AHhough not hidden or "buried by the lender, mortgage insurance often is forgotten eventually by foe homebuyer. Yet a portion of every monthly payment goes to cover this "necessary evil." The 20 percent paydown applies only to conventional, not FHA loans, which calculate and collect an insur Dec. 3, 5 to 9 pm Timex Watches ance premium on a different basis. 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