OCR Text |
Show jgr-- x Y tK r- -. 8r. ladiH T Pane 22 - UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. November 20. 2001 FLAG CEREMONY Myton Elementary honored Veterans on Veterans Day with a ceremony. William Sands Post 5 of the American Legion and the Civil Air Patrol posted and retired the colors. Mr. Burgess 7,h grade class at Roosevelt Junior High hit home the message of the dangers DRUG SKITS of drugs in this skit which features Ryan Christensen us the Grim Reapei hauling off two students who crashed on a motorcycle because of drugs. Other students suffered similar fates. Mr. Mitchells S"1 grade class won the grand prize and each student in his class received a Altamont students hang thanks on trees To observe the Thanksgiving season, the Altamont Elementary kids mural in the schools created a main hallway, hanging their leafy" expressions of gratitude on giant brown-pape- r e trees. The trees were designed by resident teacher artist Jeneal Witbeck. Seven individual trees were placed along the wall one for each grade level, kindergarten through sixth. Each student was invited to design and create at home a four-incleaf on which they were to list some things they are most grateful for this Thanksgiving. Some beautiftil family projects resulted, with an almost limitless array of different decorations. Sequins, buttons, yam, glitter, macaroni, nuts, cereals, beads, candies and photos were among the items UBed by creative family members. Highest on students' lists of things they give thanks for were family, home and country. Also mentioned were friends, relatives, pets, church, food, toys and learning technology. Students in Kindergarten through third grade did an additional Thanksgiving project. Each pupil was invited to donate either a can of food or a dollar which they had earned, the gilts to be given anonymously to needy families in the community. A line of small colorful turkeys, each repre 30-fo- ot life-lik- h SAYING THANKS Altamont Elementary second graders Dczcrai Jcsscn, Amalia Sorensen, and Stephanie Thayne point out leaves of thunks constructed by their schoolmates. Idaho tribes opt out of Games By Brady Snyder Deseret News staff writer Suying that they were hoodwinked and cheutcd out of $ 1 5,000, leaders of IduhoR Shoslione-Bannuc- k tribes have decided not to participate in Salt Lake's 2002 Winter Games. The decision was made this week after tribal Icudershipdiscnvercd that they werent the host tribe for the 2002 Olympics but rather were designated as host tribe for the Native American 2002 foundation a liaison between numerous Americun I ndian tribes and the Salt Lake Organizing Committee. The tribes contributed money to what they believed at the time was the Salt Lake Organizing Committee but they later found out was the Native American 2002 Foundation, Tribul Council chairman Blaine Edmo said. s In exchange for the $15 ,000 contribution, Native American 2002 director lorry Blackhair told tribal leadership they would ho the ofTiciul host tribe of the Olympics. Edmo said. s As Olympic hosts, the believed they were responsible for organizing numerous informal ceremonies for athletes und international officials when they arrived in Salt Lake City, former Sho-BaOlympic committee director Garth Towersap said. The Sho-Ba- n tribes even created a Website to coordinate ceremonies between tribes nationwide. The effort consumed several thousand Towersap said. This month, however, Sho-Buleadership discovered that SLOC doesn't have a host tribe" and that Bluckhnir had been instructi-- more s than a your ago to inform the that they didnt have lio.--t tribe status. Since Blackhair neverdarilied the matter, SLOC attorney Brian Katz finally delivered the news through a letter sent to Edmo Nov. 5. For the record. SI.OC does not. have a host tribe. We have steadfastly refused to name one. The Native American 2002 Foundation has numed the Shnsliunc-HamiorTribe as its host tribe, but that does not translate through to SLOC, Katz wrote. Obviously, SLOC cannot account for the money you paid to the Native American 2002 Found.it ion SLOC did not receive Lhe money . . . You will need to contact Mr Bl.u khair regarding an accounting. Before penning that letter. K.iiz sent a note to Blackhair, criticiing the Native American 21 m2 director. You hae puus in an uuieu.ib'e We now Lave po.-- it ion, 7 K.if wrote. Silo-Ban- Khu-Bun- n man-hour- s, n d Sho-Ban- k . Nato notify the Shosbone-Bannoc- k tion that it is not the host tribe, and in fact there iB no host tribe. ThiB is embarrassing to all of ub. Edmo has asked for return of the tribe's $15,000 but lias received no response from Blackhair. Several calls by the Deseret News to Blackhair were not returned. As an olive branch, SLOC has offered Edmo one of nine Honored Guest positions given to lenders of nine American Indian tribes during loader the Gaines, but the Sho-Ba- n has declined. While Edmo holds no ill will tohis beef is with he said its better for the Blackhair tribe to cut official ties to the Games. Unfortunately there was a mqjor misrepresentation or miscommuni-catioEdmo said. It was important for us to keep our dignity, so we just decided to withdraw. Reprinted with permission of the Deseret News ward SLOC n, senting one can of food or one dollar donated, stretches all along the hallways. The Altamont kids are thank-fi- ll that they can share with others their joy at this Thanksgiving "Down Under" seeking players The Coast to Coast Baseball Stars are now seeking 8 year old players from Utah who would like the opportunity to represent the United k States at a summer 2002 tournament in Australia. Selected players will have the chance to compete against some of the worlds' best teams, explore fa 11-1- two-wee- mous sights like the Great Barrier Beef andthe Australian Outback, and learn about a distinct culture, said Kevin Ritter, program director. It's a opportunity! Team age groups include 13-1- 6 16-1The squads are led and by top college coaches and pro scouts who provide a unique perspective on what it's like to play at the game's highest level. 11-1- 2, 8. For more information, Email infocoasttocoaatathleticsxom, call or visit the web site www.coasttocoastathletics.com. |