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Show EDUCATION 13.200? Payy Uintah Basin Standard and county appropriations, CE is ftmded by tuition and access dollars Teens are still optimistic Budget cuts force Utah State after 91 1 , survey finds University Extension restructuring and financial aid counseling. Two-thirof teens surveyed said Sept. 11 wasthemnatsignificaintevent of their lifetime. Thesamc proportion of students said that after the attacks they prayed, meditated or spent time in spiritual reflection. Since the attack on Sept 11, I believe anything can happen anywhere, even in our back yard, said Adrienne Ulmer, 17, who graduated in May from high school in Columbia, S.C. It made me appreciate my family, my religion, the places where I grew up, everybody who has loved me. Reprinted with permission of the Deseret News. a of American More than teenagers feel closer to their familiea since tie Sept. 1 1 attacks and remain hopeful about the countrys future, a private survey finds. Cumingoutof Sept. 1 1, these kids recognize that the world is different i t'sHmaller and morechallenging, said Peter Mart, whose research com iny studied adolescent attitudes and gratis. As difficult a year as theyve gone through, they remain optimistic and upbeat. The State ofOur Nation's Youth survey released Tuesday is published annually by the Horatio Alger Association, a group based in Alexandria, Va., that gives college scholarships two-third- In response to the $9.5 million total budget cuts university wide, Utah State University Extension has undergone significant restructuring to strive to be as efficient as possible while providing timely, research-base- d services and programs. I have instituted some restructuring within Extension that should make us more efficient and at the same time save significant budget dollars as well, said Jack Payne, vice president and dean for Utah State Extension. The average Utahn probably will not note any changes in services. The changes are reassignments. Freeze on most pay raises recommended for teachers HvTherena Morrill Or the 22, 000 public school toach-f-rsithe state, it looks as though only a I ueky fc w wi II receive pay raises next vear. The fate of Duchesne County School District teachers salary increase's is tied to whether or not 75 lierrant ofeducators statewide receive an increase in their base salaries, taut year Duchesnedistrict educa r tors agreed to a salary contract that gave them a 3.4 percent base salary raise for the ifOO 1 02 school year and a percentage of the average pay raise their counterparts across the state receive for the 2002-0- 3 year. It was a gamble that didn't pay off due to massive budget cuts statewide. That agreement is whut prompted Duchesne County Superintendent two-yea- ii -- U.S. must go the extra mile to protect kids, Bush says President Bush, decryings rash of recent child abductionsand murders, declared Tuesday the nation must work liardur to keep its young from being victims of despicable acts of Go to the www.missingkids.com and learn some practical advice and some useful tips, he said. The Department of Education will distribute the handbook. I urge the families to get these recommendations and to discuss these important safety tips with their children. Reprinted with permission of the violence. Appearing in the White House Rose Gordon toannounce plans to convene a fall conference on missingexploited and runaway youths, the president said, Our nation grieves with every family that has Buffered unbearable loos, and our nation will fight the th rea ts against our ch ildren. I n add itiun to the planned Sept 24 conference, the president released a guide for worried parglossy ents, partly in response to highly publicized kidnappings. The Personal Safety for Children booklet offers tips fur parents and children alike. Saying terrorism isn't the only threat to America, Bush noted that the nation faces a wave of horrible violence from twisted criminals in our own communities. The kidnapping or murder of a child is every parents worst nightmare, hesaid.callingun federal, state and kcal law enforcement agencies and communities to work together lodo everything in our power to better protect our children. One ofthe most important things that a mom or dad can do is talk to their children, very specifically, and rehearse what they can say ordo if they ever feel threatened, the president said. You should teach yourchildren linw to nay no and how to trust their instincts. Bush urged parents to go online: Deseret News. John Aland to recommend to school board members that teachers be given only the minimum steps and lane changes. Moat likely, only those teachers that move up a step will be given a raise, Aland said. Even though only about 70 percent of Utah school districts have settled teacher contracts, Aland based his recommendation on those numbers. There areonly216 teachers statewide receiving raises... not nearly enough to warrant local educators a base-salawage increase based on their contract. School districts statewide are feeling the crunch of limited education dollars and there just isnt any money available for pay raises. Utah schools already had the fiscal life kicked out of them by massive budget cuts last year when state revenues came up $41 1 million short. Now another $36 million has been slashed from the education budget for 'the 2002-0- 3 school year by state lawmakers who are posturing for an anticipated $173 million shortfall for fiscal 2003, which began in July. ry from th state. However, due to the budget crisis state we are unable currently to in fond access," Payne said. In addition to the line item center fonding, the growth of CE will be done on the facreductions and char gos of assignment to coordinate the needs of county philosophy of a cost recoveringopers-tio- n at the administrative level. In all ulty with subject matter specialists, and market driven needs. If the have taken Payne said. There will be three of money is not generated to support the asbe will these positions and they un additional responsibilities withprogram, then we cannot afford to sumed hy current Extension specialout any increases in salary. have the program. The biggest change has been the ists and program directors. The six Continuing Education five the reduced We have also within the state have now separation of Cooperative Extension regions to the and ContinuingEdiiratinn.both struc- regions for program supervision reduced to four Brigham City, been formerly existed," Southeast and Southturally and financially, Payne said. three regions that will Logan Center, Both areas continue to be delivered Payne added. The three regions he said. The Southwest Region west, Southto include Tooele, under the umbrella of University be Northern, Southwest and will has been combined and the fanner Front Extension, hut with separate report- east These three administrators Wasatch the have the title regional Extension di- southwest region. The Southeast now ing and accounting lines. 100 percent assigned both the Uintah Baain and Cooperative Extension has eliminated rector. They areExtension and have no includes southeast region. former college Extension administrator to Cooperative the (CEA) positions, he explained. These continuingeducation administrative were created in the past to better responsibilities. While separating Continuing coordinate the activities of Extension from Cooperative special ists wi thin each ofthe colleges. Education (CE) There was a CEA position assigned to Extension and reassigning staff, the Story Ideas? g each college. Since July 1, these posi- emphasis now is on blendingcontinu-ina story? Sea education programs with the acations no longer exist, and thoae budget H In Pmfl See main on the Excampus, demic programs dollars have been reclaimed by Callus tension. Those who served in the CEA Payne said. Attempts are being made Education 722-513- 1 positions a re ou standing profession- to assure that Continuing als who did their best in serving both administrators have the same acafacthe needs of their college and the demic qualifications as campus needs of Extension. ulty. Also, unlike Cooperative ExtenIn place of the CEA positions, sion, which depends on federal, state program leaders have been appointed Experts urge teaching kids how to protect selves They are coached to trust their instincts, to stand firm and say no when adults make them uncomfortable. Sometimes, they provide tips to the FBI to help find another who has disappeared. Even the mantra Dont talk to strangers is out replaced with such sayings as I am strong, smart and have a right to be safe. In an age when hundreds of thou- sands ofchildren are reported missing each year and as President Bush announced a pian Tuesday for fell conference on missing youths po-- and child advocates are looking more to young people to help themselves and their peers. That is true no matter why a child disappears. Last year, police and other law enforcement branches received about 725,000 missing child reports, the vast majority of them for runaways or children taken bya parent or other family member. Rarest of all missing-chil- d are abductions by strangers, with 93 cases opened by the FBI last year. Experts say children can be their own best defense though parents sometimes don't teach them how. The president on Tuesday released a guide with tips for parents and children, partly in response to a recent spate of kidnappings. In June, 14-lice 12-pa- easy-to-reu- d U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded a grant of $20,362 to the Health Department to be used machine for in the purchase ofan the Manila Clinic. The grant will also help fond building renovations to accommodate thex-ra- y equipment. This clinic is responsible to assist in delivering health care to people in three Clinic is the counties. The only health care facility in a 65 mile machine will help area. This providecritkal medical testing which is often needed before physicians can determine treatment for their patients. The addition of this equipment to ty YOUTH LEADERS Sponsored by Moon Lake Electric, these area youth enjoyed unexciting and energizing week at Youth Leadership Conference held at Snow College in Ephraim. .. U " f Proudly Presents Our Home Education Meeting The Basin West Home Education Association will have its back to school t 9 for support group meeting on Thursday, Aug. 22-a- 7 p.m. Call more information. 353-475- .w pAi1 v a' : 30ExtCab, 5 Every Friday iri Saturday , S pm-I- O Cab x4 in Si pm Staak, Riba, Ckiakaa, Briikaf, Dufeh Ovati Cobbler T? Ufa WiH Hava Seed v . ti i ' So Galhir up your family and 90 for a beautiful rid and a night of Graat Food fc Fun Check out a few of our many vehicles in stock '2001 Chevy Suburban '2001 lggiB Diesel Duclly I zxidcd 2001 Ford Escort ' IWWtyglAhirango 2001 FordTaurusSES 2000 Mercury Cougar 2000 Ford Windstar. Nice 2000&ttfefttamlSOO 2001 Merc Marque 2000 Chevy Tahoe 2000 Ford 2001 Ford Focus 2000 CMC Yukon XL 2001 Ford Escape 2000 Ford Ranger Ex Cab 2001 BuifKlWl&re 1 24 UHm f rnm Pmtiww an necessary. 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Tina Schwartz, a spokeswoman for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, aays parents need to talk openly and calmly to their children, instilling the in them to say no to an adult to scream, to always keep a friend with them, to always be aware of their personal safety.1 She also says children should learn that adults, particularly thoae they don't know, shouldnt be asking for a childs help. Ask them, If someone came up and asked you to help them find a puppy, what would you do? Reprinted with permission of the Salt Lake Tribune. year-ol- d AGOOODEAL AND A GOflO DEAL MOKE!" Dii Plus, Many; Many, More! rf WEST MAIN IMPERIAL AUTO jjwal the Manila Clinic will reduce tripfttrtr' residents are required to make to Rock Springs to get Health Department will oversee the machine as they operation of the do the clinic. John R. Cox, Rural Development State Director stated, We are glad we had the opportunity to be one of the mapartners in purchasing an chine for the Manila Clinic. Rural Development is committed to assisting improved health care and safety for the people of Rural Utah. Other in this project are the SrtnersHealth Department and the Regional Hospital in Evanston, ty ay see the International Space Station Look up to Weather permitting the International Space Station (ISS), complete with ita crew of2 Russian cosmonauts and one American astronaut, should be easily visible to the naked eye from all parte of Utah next week. The evening of Monday the 12th those in the northern pert of the state should see the ISS rise in the northwest at about 9:37 pm, pass straight overhead about 9:42 and then fA from view low in the southeast about one minute later aa it passes into the shadow of the Earth. Tuesday night, the 13th, ISS will rise in the northwest at about 8:42 p.m., pass about ha Ifway up the northeastern sky at 8:46 and then disappear over the southeastern horizon about 8:52 p.m. Thursday evening brings what could be the best pass as it rises in the northwest about 8:27, passes overhead at 8:32 and disappears over the southeastern horizon at 8:37. Observers in southern Utah will see the craft at essentially the same times but slightly lower In the sky. According to NASA Solar System Ambassador toUtah Patrick' Wiggins, ISS reflects so much sunlight that its easily visible with just the naked eye, even from heavily light polluted urban areas. Wiggins cautions that observers should not expect to see any sort of shape, rather the station will appear aaabright dot of light rooviiig slowly Since the first segment of the sta- - i tion was launched in November of ' 1998 ISS has grown to 160 tone. The , current crew consists of Commander Valery Korzun, Flight Engineer Peggy I Whitson and FUght Engineer Sergei ! Treechev. j The latest Letter Home from the crew can be found at http: 1 epaceflight.nasa.govitationcrew exp5lettershome.html. Information on foture space sta-tion sighting opportunities can be found at http:planet.state.ut.us. 1 f Mi Check your health" helps seniors manage medications A new checkbook will help older adults keep track of the medications they take. The Check Your Health Medication Management Campaign began Aug. 1. The program, which includes a checkbook, will help seniors manage their use of prescription, and herbal drugs in otter to reduce the risk of advene drug reactions. The program is sponsored by the Division ofAging and Adult Services in the Department of Human Health. Approximately 28 percent of hoe- Eital admissions due to advene drug an preventable, acconf ing to a national study. Seniors are the largest consumers of prescription and medicine, said Sheldon Elman, Aging and Adult Services Deputy Director. Because they tend to use several medications and usually see more than one doctor, we feel it is extremely important to have somewhere for them, their doctors and pharmacist to keep track of everything. The booklet has pogse to list information about their healthcare providers and what prescription and other medications they take. It is free and will be distributed by local senior centers, some outpatient clinics and through the Check Your Health Hotline at (888) Eight seniors at FrietuhhipManor reviewed the checkbook and all saklit was very useful. In addition to calling the Hotline, individuals may get information from ) the 222-254- 2. Internet at www .checkyourhealth.org or contact their local AreaAgenqr on Aging. Those agencies can be found at or by calling the Division ofAging and Adult Services at (801) www.hadaas.utah.gDv 538-391- 0. . r |