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Show wain fci. If "'V. r 7 Pace 14 - Ncwcmher 21.2MQ EDUCATION Uintah Basin Standard Altamont High Brotherson returns to Utah as principal Hall oTFame for his years of ooaching. Brotherson replaces formerAltamont principal, Joe Haslem, who is on a leave of absence. If Haslem comes back to the district he will be assigned to a different position. Kirk Brotherson expressed an interest in returning to Altamont, and so we contacted him at Virgin Valley when the position became available, Superintendent Aland said. We are glad to have him as principal. Brotherson is a 1959 graduate of Altamont High School there he wes a member of the Longhorn basketball team that won the Basin League title and competed in the Class B Tournament (only twoclassifications, A and B back then). Altamont, which was coached by Dale Sessions, won the 1959 league title at 6-- and edged out Union, Uintah at 5-- Duchesne was 4--4 and Tabiona 0-During the season, Altamont upset Union, 47-3- 4 with Lloyd Burton (later became prind--' pal at Union) scoring 14 and Brotherson 12. Brotherson was team named to the Basin All-Stalong with teammate, Lyle Go mm; Duchesnes Rob Rowley, Union's Glendon Malnar and Uintahs Gary Sutton. Brotherson is married to Linda, who is originally from Moroni, Utah. They have eight children, and alter all those years in Nevada this is Brotherson's'lst Time Backin Utah. By Aldon Rachels Longtime Nevada educator, Kirk Brotherson, 59, returned home earlier thia school year to become principal of Altamont High School after holding the same position for Slyean at Virgin Valley High in Mesquite, which is just across the border-ne-ar St George, Utah. "I grew up in Boneta, and Im happy to be back home in Altamont Ive tuKJ a farm for years near Upalco. Dumig the summer I have done some fishing, but Ivs been too busy to do much lately, said Brotherson. The only problem for Brotherson has been the weather. It is hard to get used to the cold temperatures in Altamont after all those yean where it was rice and warm in the winter, he said. However, he wont miss those s degree summer heat waves down south. Brotherson received his Bachelor of Science and Master degrees from Utah State University, and then was principal for tiro yean at Caliente, Nevada, west of Cedar City a border. He then the became principal at Virgin Valley High where he also coached basketball and softbalL His basketball teams won 12 state championships. Duchesne County Superintendent John Aland reported that Brotherson retired from the education field in Nevada, and is also a member of the 100-plu- 2, 3. 8. ARMED FORCES WALL that served tary brought in the names of family members and friends in the Armed Forces to hang on our wall. ( ' Dr. Blackstock brings a rich past to English Dept. USU Uintah Basin campus ar Utah-Nevad- For Veterans Day students a: East Elemen- THROUGH SNOW & RAIN & DARK OF NIGHT Dean Brough. Myton City postmaster instructed students on the postal system. They learned how mail gets from one place to another, different methods of sending mail, proper addressing, and automation. USPS Coloring and Activity books, given by Dean, were boxed addressed and delivered to the classrooms through the wee deliver" schools postal system. Pictured left to right are Brianna Nielsen. Dean Brough and Jason Martinez. Utah State University is delighted to welcome Dr. Alan Blackstock as the new head of the Uintah Basin Branch CampusEnglish Department. Hie experience is broad and he is committed to helping the Branch Campus grow. He grew up in Los Alamos, New Mexico, anupper-middla-daAnglo community perched on the flanks of the Jemei mountains, overlooking Indian pueblos and Hispanic farming villages. After graduating from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff with a BA in English, ha took the opportunity to expand his education with a stint in the Peace Corps. Hisearliest teaching experience came as a volunteer in Thailand, teaching English as a Foreign Language in Thai secondary sc bools and Is ter actingasasupervisor and teacher trainer in conjunction with the Thai Ministry of Education Upon completion of hie Peace Corps service, he found work aa an English instructor at Northweat Teachers'College in Lanzhou, China, on the erofthe Gobi desert, and as an English as a Second Language supervisor and teacher trainer in refugee camps in Indonesia and the Philippines. In 1988 he returned to New Mexico to pursue a PhD. in Nineteenth-Century British Literature and Language and Rhetoric at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. Since receiving the doctorate, he e En- has held positions as a gtish instructor at Wharton County Junior College in southeast Texas andasAasistantProfeaaoroTEnriiah at InterAmerican University in San Germin, Puerto Rico. He explains that, My teaching philosophy and techniques have grown out of the experience I gained through ISyean of teaching English to learners with widely differing backgrounds and needs: from refugees in need ofbasic survival English to cope with the demands of everyday life in the United States, to nontraditional students returning to the classroom after fifteen or twenty years in the work force, to graduatingseniors for whom technical or professional writing is an essential piut oftheirchosen careers. He arrived at USU - UBBC in August of this year and hopes to spend the restofhis teaching career here. With its friendlv people, minimal noise, traffic, and crime, dramatic scenery. Area school kids to help Zions Bank tradition 30-ye- ar Zkras Bank will continue its long-hel- d holiday tradition this year, inviting elementary students from throughout the state to decorate a Christmas tree with homemade or-naments in the lobby of their local Zions Bank branch. ZionsiBank will provide the tree and lights, and the students will contribute ornaments that they have made themselves. In addition, the bank will make a monetary contribution to each participating school. HANDS ON LEARNING Third. 4 . and 5 graders from Tabiona School enjoyed a special PAWS On" Day Oct 16. This program is designed to give children hands on" learning. Four presenters: Darrell Gi!lman.Tro) Cooper. Sherri Einfedlt.TerrieLemon.came to interactively teach thechildren about bears, the water cycle, trees, worms, and thejastiest part as when tfy made their own cheese and ice cream. Thanks PAWS ON! Thia year, students fbom Con Amore School in Myton will decorate a tree inside the Zions Bank Rooeevelt office (156 North 200 East) on Wednesday, Nov. 29, at 6 p.m. That evening, students, teachers, parents. in the branchs lobby for the "Lighta On ceremony. Children from East Elementary and Rooeevelt Junior High will perform a abort program, Santa and Mrs. Claus will greet the children,and light refreshments will he served. The tree will be on display in the bank's lobby throughout this holidays. As a part of the ceremony, Zions Bank will make a contribution oT35 cents per ornament toCoo Amore School "The Rooeevelt ofDceofZionsBank has been involved in this holiday tradition for 24 years, said Dennis Wilcox, branch manager of Ziona' Rooeevelt branch. We eqjoy having the children visit our branch and how their artistic abilities. For us, this event heightens the excitement ofthe season. This year more awuusanana h r- LC Upcoming Holiday ivenfcs v. For more information call 435-722-51- holiday celebration. In addition, a number ofZionsBankbranches have invited homeless children or students from a neighborhood to decorate the tree in their lobbies. Zions Bank has been inviting students to participate in this annual holiday event for more than 30 years. Zions Bank operates 142 branches and more than 200 ATMs in Utah and Idaho. In addition toa wide range oftraditional banking services, Zions offers a comprehensive array of investment, mortgage, and insurance services, and hasanet-wor-k of loan origination offices for the Ute Tribe at low-inco- 41 SANTA ARRIVES IN ROOSEVELT Saturday, Nov. 25, Roosevelt Theaters -- 10 a.m. full-servi- FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS PARADES Roosevelt: Friday, Dec. 1, - 5:30 p.m. Duchesne: Saturday, Dec. 2 6:00 p.m. Call Roosevelt City, Duchesne City, 435-722-500- 435-738-246- 1, 4, mail businesses and for more information. is Everyone encouraged to put in a lighted entry. 435-738-53- 39 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 2, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sponsored by the Children's Justice Center. Display your Christmas tree and represent your family, business or organization. There is no charge to display your tree, and you will get it back at the end of the event to use at your office or home! Call Carolyn Krissman at Roosevelt City, or Cheryl Boren at the Children's for more information. Justice Center, Friday, Dec. 1, 01 435-722-48- 43 i non-teachi- Buckle Up and Save A Life! PaMic Service I'lstmll Ahhwm Swls jUssSsrS by dw Sponsored by the Duchesne County Children's Justice Center Tree Entry November 30, December L&.2, 2000 We are looking for Families, Individuals BRASS QUINTET HOLIDAY CONCERT Saturday, Dec. 9, - 7:30 p.m. at Crossroads Community Center Free to the public. Local players. Sponsored by the Fine Arts Council ; UINTAH COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA HOLIDAY CONCERT Wednesday. Dec. 13, - 7:30 p.m. West Jr. High or Organizations to Share their Christmas tree with the Community. Trees will be on display at Crossroads COMMUNITY NEW YEAR'S DANCE Dec. 30, - 8 p.m. at Crossroads Community Center Cost: op-po- rt unities for outdoor activities, the Uintah Basin seems like an ideal place to settle down, he comments. This semester he is teaching English 1010 and 2010 composition and American Literary History, and in the spring hell be offering, in addi tion, courses in poetry writing and professions! and technical writing. intended for both degree-seekin- g USU students and for the wider community. With his desire to assist the English department in broadening the services we can offer from making for , available the ESL endorsement secondary education mqjors to exofferpanding ings in literary studies and technical writing for English mqjors, he is proving to be a tremendous asset to USU and the "Tpe Enchanted Forest" ENCHANTED FOREST 435-722-50- nationwide. Founded in 1873, Zions has been serving the communities of the Intermountain West for more than 125 years. Clint Park abundant wildlife, and range of foil-tim- Idahoelemenunr chooU wtfl Uapste m Zions Banks Lights On THANKSGIVING POW WOW Friday & Saturday, Nov. 24 & 25 Dr. Alan Blackstock $10 per person; $20 per couple n rJ Duchesne County Sub for Santa programs NEED YOUR Senior Center. Take you tree home for the Holidays or, you can donate your tree for a silent auction. Interested parties please contact: Cheryl Boren at the Children's Justifc Center Carolyn Krissman 722-50Duchesne. Co. Chamber of Commerce ASSISTANCE!!! For information call Roosevelt program: Leslie Harmston, Duchesne program: Clinton Park, 722-484- 01 722-459- I 8 3 |