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Show - Pane 14 - November 27. 2001 M -- EDUCATION Uintah Basin Standard Olympic flame lighting in Olympia, Greece for Salt Lake Games Last week the Salt Lake Organising Committee for the 2002 Olympic Winter Games (SLOC) announced the lighting of the Olympic Flame. This d tradition begins the journey of the Olympic Flame from its origins in Greece to its final destination in Salt Lake City. The Flame was lit in Olympic tradition of women dressed in tunics representing Grecian High Priestesses gathered amongst this ruins of the Temple of Hera near the ancient Olympic stadium in Olympia, Greece. A parabolic mirror and the suns rays are used to ignite the Flame. After a procession, the Flame is transferred to a cauldron, which is placed in the center of the ancient Olympic Stadium near the starting block flagstones for the runners in the Ancient Games. It is from this location that the first Greek Torchbearers torch is lit to begin the relay. time-honore- Union High student body advisors Mike Wakefield and Dana Johnson Tor contributed a pickup (ruck load of food during a food drive contest who students but have nothing praise lead by Student Body President Council. The freshman class the Student befure Thanksgiving by sponsored just came out victorious, but the seniors were close behind. The Geoff Lemon Matty Mcacham uni entire freshman class was treated to a rootbeer float party for their efforts. Our students, when given direction, continue to delightfully surprise me, said Wakefield, these guys have done an outstanding job." The food was delivered to the Duchesne County Food Pantry lust Tuesday. A GREAT GROUP OI; GIVING KIDS sion. Sometimes wn are prone to forget the wisdom of the ancients, those of Greece and those of our own Native Americans. May our symbolic return to this place turn our hearts to the vision of our earliest mothers and fathers. From Olympia will come a flame. It will absorb a spirit from the great people of Greece as it travels to Athens; then to Atlanta, where the passion and pride of those who hosted the Centennial Olympic Games will touch it; through Washington D.C., Pennsylvania and New York, in tribute to fallen citizens of the world, many redefining heroism for me and my countrymen. It will blaze for the first time in Alaska, symbolically warming and lighting our darkest and coldest great state. Finally, it a cauldron on Balt Lake Citys eastern hillside: a light for all the nations who join us for the Olympic Winter Games to see. Like the flame of the Olympic Torch is what burns within the Olympians. Their passion, determination, sacrifices and ambition can light and awaken a complacent world. The fire of the Olympians inspires us, lilts us. These athletes ignite a fire within those who experience the inevitable Olympic moments of the Olympic will ignite Games. The Flame signifies many things to different people. To me, it represents the light of the human spirit, a fire that propels achievement and excellence, which nurtures friendship, and which binds the family of human kind. Remarks by Mitt Romney, President and Chief Executive Officer, SLOC. & nt Roosevelt FFA gets together By Dusti Crowley, Chapter reporter Third graders from Myton ElemenGIVING THANKS FOR MATH? tary show their Thanksgiving math project. The students selected foods from grocery store ads, learned what each item cost and found the total price for their meals. Items.selected had to cover all food groups. Pictured left to right are Dylan Urai thwaite and Kassic Price. On Friday, Nov. 16, The Roosevelt FFA Chapter held a Thanksgiving Dance for all FFA members and their dates. At the dance, members were instructed by Tisha and Tara Duncan in the country swing, two-steand line dancing. They also had a Thanksgiving feast. They were served a Thanksgiving turkey, which was quite tasty, and all the fixings that go with it. We would like to thank all those on the committees who helped with the decorations and preparing the food. Thank you, Tisha and Tara for teaching us some dances. We would also like to thank all those who came and joined in the fun. "A great deal of what we do today is symbolic. I believe that the symbols we will honor here have enduring lessons to teach us, though their roots stem from traditions many centuries old. We stand on sacred ground, in a temple, whose priestesses have gathered light from the sun to ignite the Olympic Flame. The forebears of Olympians, of civilization, of humanity looked beyond themselves to find the source of greatness and of light. May we likewise look to the Eternal Source to guide our world today. We make our pilgrimage to Olympia, Greece, a land renowned for parenting both the competition of ideas the competition of athletes. It is a place of victors and vanquished: where one athlete has surpassed the glory of another and where principles ofreason, scholarly investigation, and democracy have risen above fear, superstition and oppression. May those most noble sentiments of human endeavor continue their ascent. Here the victors laurel was a crown bestowed without regard to race, country, creed, wealth or class. May the people of the world likewise learn to recognize human achievement and human dignity without regard to origin. Our city and yours are almost half a planet apart. As we now stand together-fyour land, we celebrate our cpmmon heritage. While the edifices of your ancient fathers have worn with age, not so their ideas, their dreams and their Olympic vi- - t CLOTHESPIN PILGRIM Dylan Braithwaite, Jessica Gillman, e Chau and Shantae Day read the story Mollys Pilgrim by Barbara Cohen. They are pictured showing the clothespin pilgrims they made. They are 3rf grade students in Gloria Jones class from Myton Elementary. Jo-Y- Eaae Tak Uintah Basin " fturrvvrvdbif As iXpJ VtflMl llWMIlll W h (fcmnr Jef4MUpM.il tl The Deadline to make changes for the 20022003 Uintah Basin Phone Directory is Approaching Fast aCaaa Qwest-- 1 A Over the last week, 49 weddings were performed at Duchesne High during the run of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. With two matinees and five evening performances, the play was a huge success. The cast and staff would like to thank the community for their support with a special thanks to Mrs. Mona Farnsworth, Mrs. Merrilli McKee, and Mrs. Ginger Thomas. Also thanks to all those who helped with the set and costumes. They were maxing! Following the final performance, cast and crew members met at Mrs. Shauna Peatrosss house, where they watched their own performance on video for the first time. On Nov. 20, the Duchesne High Girls Basketball team won their first game against Juan Diego. Congratulations, girls! Upcoming events include wrestling at Union on Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 7 p.m.; Girls Basketball at Union on Wednesday, Nov. 28 at 7 p.m.; and wrestlingat Panguitch on Friday and Saturday (Nov. 30 Dec. 1.); Boys Basketball at North Summiton Friday Nov. 30; Boys Basketball against ICS 6:30 p.m. Duchesne High Schools Academic Decathalon team is preparing for a meet on Saturday, Dec. 1 at Park City. Good Luck, Eagles! Thanks again for all those who have shown support for Duchesne High. -- MNtia the second and third grade students from THANKSGIVING FEAST Mrs. Perkins' and Mrs. Jones' classes at Myton Elementary participated in their annual Thanksgiving feast. They studied about the Pilgrims and Indians. Students dressed up as either Pilgrims or Indians. Pictured left to right are Enid Samuels, Jessica Gillman and Travis Henderson. ParentTeacher Conferences at R JH Roosevelt Jr. High will hold parentteacher conferences on Wednesday, Nov. 28 from 8 p.m. 4-- UBATC Offers Current GED Tests test will be ofiered on Jan. 1, 2002. Ifyou need to take the GED or need to complete sections of the current test, or re-tesections of 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 6 to schedule test can be administered at a cost ofat least $55. Call A new GED st 722-694- an appointment. , Reflections Program at East E- lementary Entries for the PTA Reflections art contest at East Elementary and Roosevelt Middle School are due this week! Please help your children complete their projects and submit entries to Mrs. Peterson no later than Nov. 30. UBATC Police Academy at Uintah Basin Applied Technology College Approved and Authorized by the Utah Peace Officers Standards & Training (POST) Attention: Application Deadline Dec.3 Thinking about a law enforcement career? Don't waitl Pell grants available to qualified Individuals. Uintah County Scholarships now available! IBTA-IB-E-T Communications 435-622-50- 07 Qualifications for enrollment: Must be 21 years of age at time cf graduation Must pass a P.O.S.T. Entrance Exam Must pass background investigation Must pass drug test Application deadline: 12301 2002 Program runs: 1702-Sc- pL Taught Mon., Wed., Thur. evenings and Saturday. Uh&L Bail Call for more information: 1109 E. 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