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Show UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. June 5. Teen's collected thousands of school books for Africa By Cheryl Mecham We went along a dirt path, then turned up a hill when then waa no path, end went through all kinds of growth, banana trees, etc. about a quarter ofa mile. Then we saw some structures. Some were made ofrocka and mud. The school had some wooden slats as walls, but you could see through the slats. The roofwas of . corrugated tin. One room, no doors, no desks, no table, just a dirt floor. They had some wooden slats on the ground for the kids to either sit or write on. then was two large old pieces of paper hanging from one of the boards. One had the times tables on it. The other had some writing in Hawaii on them. Those teachers give their lives to the kids, and teach them what they could," wrote Carolyn Jensen, servings public nlations mission for the Church of Jesus Christ ofLatter Day Saints South Africa with her husband to her brother, in an Roosevelt Middle School sixth grade teacher Scott Riser, that described the conditions of a typical school in the impoverished aras of Africa. with When Scott shared the his seventeen year-olson Jonathan he didnt know that it would spur him to action. But, once Jonathan heard how things were on the other side of the world he couldnt get the images out ofhis mind. He wanted to help. Then, the opportunity came when Union mgh Schpoibegan to sort through old Ubnuy books to d card them. Jonathan asked ifhe could d have the books. Since that time he has collected thousands of books from Union, Roosevelt Middle School and East Elementary, boxed them and prepared them for the LDS Humanitarian Center, where they will be shipped to needy countries. A lot of work fora teenage boy who could be using his time on leisurely activities. But, the images ofthe barren school and needy children have Aided Jonathansquest to do something to help. There are text books galore and reading books in fair condition. Their only flaw they are outdated. Books have come through compassionate students as well. Kids have donated books. Par- ents have given whole encyclopedias. Theyve given us a lot of childrens books that they feel thpir children have outgrown, Scott Riser explained. There are boxes ofbooks once again filling the Risersgarage in Roosevelt The first shipment may well be on its way over seas by now.1The Risers took a truck load ofbooks to the Desert Industries drop off spot by the LDS Chapel on State Street. Semi trucks moving goods to the Desert Industries in Vernal picked up the boxes of books on their return to Salt Lake City to the LDS Humanitarian Center. Once they arrive they are divided upend crated for shipment They decide where the greatest need is. They are shipped all over the world, Jonathan said, adding, Just knowing someone in Africa or where ever who needs an education will get it. Its worth it. Jonathan said he V region three director named SUPERIOR RATING-Dan- ce Edition Company returns home from the Dance Spectacular Regional Competition with a Superior rating for their Newsies" production number with a high scoring superior in the intermediate division. Susie Due, their director, was exceptionally proud of die dancers hard work and achievements at the competition. Additional club routines earned four superiors and one excellent in the intennediate division. will keep collecting until he leaves for Colorado to work on a ranch this summer, after that it will be up to his dad, Scott to carry on. Ask your local paper how you can reach over 600,000 households in 50 Utah newspapers in one easy step through Utah Press Association statewide das- sified advertising network. a fool of himaelf in love will never be wise in love. Theodor Reik Helping le make a 'blfyetence e outstand-ingleaderah- (National placeman! is also available through UPA.) The man who has never made The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) today announced Tracy Conti aa its Region Three Director. Newly appointed Executive Director John R. Njord appointed Conti to the position. The UDOT office oversees Juab, Region-ThreUtah, Waratch, Duchesne, Daggett, and Uintah counties. Tracy exemplifies the UDOT hHB cultivated," said NjurdHe-wft- l provide ;aBolid-ftnmdationfor whichthe Region Three employees can grow and develop sprovidinginnovative transportation solutions. Conti recently served as the Engineer for Maintenance. Prior to serving aa the Engineer for Maintenance, Conti served as the Region Two Deputy Director, Planing Statistics Engineer, Value Engineer and Design Squad Leader. He has been with the Department since 1984. Conti earned his undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering from the University ofUtah. He is aregistered professional engineer. Conti will assume his new assignment June 1, 2001. ip If youre hungry, its more efficient to get a piece of an existing pie Him to start one from scratch. Janla Drew iht Henit San& FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT Pa That's why Roosevelt Vision Clinic is offering free vision screenings to preschool and school aged children mis' summer. Stop by our office and let trained well how your child sees, professionals not only check out also test other visual skills important in school such ps how well your child's eyes work together to keep things clear and single. Making sure your child has clear vision now will help make school easier this fall. Except for those early mornings. For that you are on our own. VaMt . 'atA. i f. Stop by or call 722-29- 8 1 for a FREE vision screening today. Roosevelt Vision Clinic Committed to complete eye care since 1954 165 West 200 North Across from Moon Lake Electric in Roosevelt :qpy i - Aa. fr 1 i June is Utah Home Education Week 3-- 9 3-- 9. UDOT Pace V.r-r-: Every year since the early 1900b, the governor of Utah has signed a proclamation doclaringa week in June as Utah Home Education Week. The week designated for this year ia June BACK BREAKING WORK Jonathan Riser has collected thousands of outdated text books for needy children in Africa. Hes logged hours of back breaking work but says that knowing children will get an education is worth every drop of sweat. 2001- - , - ti. Af Oto In this years proclamation signed by Governor Mike Leavitt, the governor expounded on the benefits of by stating that, among other things, children who are educated at home are al lowed to team jjr A home-schooli- a t e at their own pace, compensatingfora childs special needs in a way that public schools may not be able lo do. The Utah Horne Education Associations convention and curriculum fair will be held June 8 and 9at the University ofUtah in Salt Lake City in conjunction with the Utah Home Education Week . Anyone interested in receiving more information sliou Id contact Shauna Ogden at ual 722-062- 8. 1 |