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Show rts ' K!T iWi0m m. --?j-r- T rwwntfitei T r EDUCATION Pane 14 - October 23. 2001 Uintah Basin Standard ift Hage Tak Over the past few weeks the Eagles have soared in their various activities. On Oct. 10, our Boys tcum placed first at Region, and the girls took second. On Friday, Oct. 12, we won our 1 lorneconi ing fixitball game against Pumwan, with a score of Hot chocolate was a big hit at the football game due to the chilly weather. Also, our Best Seat of the House contest was a success. Students who week dressed up during Home-coininwere eligible for the drawing, and the winners got to sit on a couch during the game. The Juniors puinted Spirit Rock for Homecoming week, and a week luter, (Oct. 17) the volleyball team painted the rock after emerging victorious from their game against Tabby. Another new look that Duchesne ll High has udopted is the plywood letters that spell DUCHESNE and are set up at the end of the football Held during games. Also, visitors will notice that the road in front of the high school has been painted by the High. Next time you drive by, take a look at the Eagle artwork on the road. On Oct. 17, the boys cross country tcum look third at state. The girls took fifth. Good job! Student Body officers from Duchesne are selling tickets to the Com Maze in Bluebell. Part of the proceeds will go toward the student council fund to support activities at Ducliesne High. Ifyou havent already been to the maze, buy your tickets now! Time is running out. The maze is haunted through Halloween. Thanks to all ofthose who have shown ' support to Duchesne High for the past few weeks with our Homecoming and sports events. Youre awesome! cross-count- ry 6-- 3. eight-font-ta- fISCOT.KIi Alt.niiniit F.lcmcn-t.ir- y HISTORY IN TlllilK BACKYAKU fmirlli graders Itailirl Hess and Morgan liuklsled arc sealed in front of an intricately-detailed panel of Fremont pelroglyplis. Altamont fourth grade tours Nine Mile Canyon trip to Nine Mile (ariyon is nlwiiys on Kcliedule wiien A lr;i(lit.ioniil Held students reach fourth grade ut Altnmonl Elementary. Skillful inis driver, Dave Jessup, was this years lucky ehaufiuiir for Carol Snapp and Joanne Morton's excited kids. I.ihrurian Kdyllie Marett, who t her teenage summers in Nine Mile, served as tour guide for the trip. She talked about historic sites along the mad through Wells Draw, Gate f.'auyon, and the Nine Mile ('any on (which is uctually 40 miles long). Conservation and pn'servation of the canyon's historic and treasures, as well us respect for private property owners, were stressed in lessons given prior to the annual canyon visit. siN-n- c Thu niuin canyon is sometimes described us the world's longest art gallery" because of the countless numbers of Fremont Indian petroglyplu) und pictogrnphs which adorn the masrock walls. Remains of sive dwellstorage granaries and ings ulso drew the attention of the children and their parent chaperones: Curtis Allred, Kadnnna Bess, Judy Diinsninre, Pain Carroll, Kayleen Thacker, Put Wilcox und Sully Miles. The gmup enjoyed hiking to such famous sites as the hunter panel, the pregnant. InilTalo, Redman Village, Ilusnuissen's cave, The Cottonwood Canyon pit house and Mrs. Fremonts e The colorful autumn wallpaM-r- . und the crisp, sunny weatliur added to the enjoyment of the day in this tieuutiful canyon. red-bmw- u pit-hou- Story Ideas? See a story? See it in Print! Call us foli-ng- 722-513-1 Free phone, excellent coverage, great rates! Duchesne junior and senior high music teacher Ginger Thomas teaches daily guitar classes for eager students. Pictured from left to right, back row: Mrs. Thomas, Chris Bailey, Cole Heims, Scott Stevens, Ben Marett, Landon Despain. Front row: Keane Faust, Amond Carman, Sean Wilde; . MAKING MUSIC Pennies by the Inch campaign helps sick youngsters Tennison Mather of Salt Lake City, loves Primary Childrens Medical Center! He loves the nurses, doctors, child life staff, and he cant wait until he gets to visit. Last September, Tennison was diagnosed with Lymphoma, a type of cancer. School had juBt started and he was complaining of stomachaches and headaches. When a doctor at Primary Childrens Medical Center examined Tennison, he noticed his liver was enlarged. They immediately did blood tests. Tennisons blood was filled with cancer cells. Not only did he have cancer in his blood, but it was also in his bone marrow and lymph nodes. When we learned Tennison had cancer, we were devastated, says Tennisons father, Rodney Mather. To make things even worse, I had just lost my job and wc didnt have any insurance. We worried our little boy wouldn't get tire help he needed. The Pennies by the Inch campaign raises funds for children like Tennison. StartingSept. 15 and continuing until Oct. 15, volunteers throughout the Intermountain area will be collecting fiindB to help children and families who are unable to pay for their medical needs. Pennies by the Inch volunteers have collected pennies, dimes, and dollars from the community for over 75 years. One hundred percent of funds raised go to help needy children served by Primary Childrens Medical Center. Last year, the hospital provided nearly $6 million in charitycare; Primary Children 'b Medical Center serves children from throughout the Interniountain area. Last year, more than 9,000 inpatient admis- Jones, Centerville; Peggy Bateman, South Weber; and Lori Stewart, Orem, direct a committee of 100 people. They receive support from thousands of volunteers throughout the hospitals service area- - Utah, Idaho, Wyoming; Montana, and Nevada. charitycare. As volunteers for Pennies by the Inch, we dont always meet the children who are helped by the work we do, says campaign chairwoman Kathy Geiselmayr of Salt Lake City. It is satisfying to know that we are links in a chain of love Lliat benefit children in need . As our volunteers go r, friend-to-frien- d, I hope individuals and families in our community will generously measure their hearts in donating to Pennies by the Inch.' Mrs. Gcisclinayr along with Last year, my whole life Co-- -- 250 60 evening Graduatingseniors, the postmark registration deadline for the ACT is Nov. 2. There is a late registration postmark deadline on Nov. 15 which requires an additional fee. The regular test fee is $24. Students can get information from their school counselor or register online at www.act.org. GED Test Offered in Vernal Uintah School District will be offering the GED test Oct. 26, 27 at the district office, 635 W 200 S., Vernal. The test will begin at 6 p.m. on Oct. 26 but applications must be in by 5 p.m. The $40 test fee will increase in January. For questions contact David John or Elaine Gardiner at 781-- 100 3 ext.lll. UBATC Offers Current GED Tests A new GED test will be offered on Jan. 1, 2002. Ifyou need to take the GED or need to complete GED sections for the current test, or sections for the current version, Uintah Basin Applied Technology College testing center must have testing completed on Dec. 6 or 7. After that date only the new GED test can be administered at a cost ofat least $55. Call 6 to schedule an appointment. re-te- st 722-694- Scholarship Competition Announced Public, private or home school students grades 2 may participate in a scholarship competition, Voice ofDemocracy," sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Uintah Basin Post 9275. The theme of the audio competition is Reaching Out toAmericas Future! Entries are due Nov. 2 at 9 a.m. For more information contact Lee at Bill at Charles at Jim at or visit www.vfW.org. 722-251- 3, Abowuft Michiel R. Knight D.D.S.. is pleased to announce the addition Dr. 250 weekend of Whitney Robb to his dental staff. Whitney is a licensed dental hygenist W10 specializes in deaning teeth N 200 722 093S E Venal Vernal Price Price HOW Wal Mart 123 S Hwy 55 Wal Main 789 4444 1851 WMwy : . Mart 406 S Hwy 55 40 She is also available for evening hours for convenience of school children and those who work. 6138814 781 4837 K a"-- : - uv -- " $ 4 g ftuppi In change wiout new qjtT tpj 'nay. af'J2W a3 an$w'fd re ca 1$ Wldtite.Robb 50 irmue$ mcksdet PC enytw mmuhssnef wyvMy b4 cycle y ojncied up ot !N$ ca'i Mmum tetTrmn ncrer.enn eoh'tniTW and evaluation tor prevention or treatment Vl of disease. gum J 197 722-351- 3, 789-542- 3, minutes CELLULAREE' Rooteveh 13-1- ACT Deadline FREE Nokia phone anytime 9. Essay.Contest,. We&Dom plus a 84158-024- The Uintah Basin Medical Center Literacy Committee and Uintah Basin the Let Freedom Ring Essay Contest, the Standard are contest has three divisions: ages 9 12; 6 years; and 17 and older. Essays should be 1,000 words or less. Prizes will be awarded. Watch the Standard for more details! 781-156- 5, for UU First and Always" With the help ofour community, Tennison and many other children have received the medical treatment they need. Please give generously when a volunteer calls at your door. Eve ry penny will make a difference in the life of ai child. Contributions can also be sent directly to Primary Children's Medical Center Foundation, 100 North Medical Drive, P.O. Box 58249, Salt Lake City, Utah changed, says Tennison. I pit cancer. After I started chemotherapy, I lost my hair, got bad headaches and hurt all over. Igot sores in my mouth and throat and couldnt even eat pizza. Today Tennison has completed his chemotherapy and is now in re-- sions were made to Primary Children's. In addition, there were over 33,000 visits to the hospital's emergency department, and 120,000 outpatient clinic visits. Physicians generously donate their services to charity care patients, furthering donations made by the community to ncighbor-to-neighbo- mission. Tennison has lots of friends at the hospital, says his mother Terry. The doctors stop in the hallway to talk to him. The nurses play games with him. The staff goes out of their way to help him and other patients. He feels safe and knows that at Primary Children's The Child is chairwomen Elizabeth Graff, Rebecca Goldhardt, and Kay Cullimore, Salt Lake City; Sandy y Please call (435) 722-99- 95 to schedule an appointment |