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Show Page Four - The Eureka Reporter - December 6, 2002 School board works out west desert problems At the regular meeting of the Tintic School Board of Education, the board welcomed Bill Alder, Maintenance and Transportation Supervisor for West Desert. Mr. Alder informed the board that their buses had been recently inspected by the Utah Highway Patrol and the West Desert vehicles passed with only minor infractions. Mr. Alder updated the board on current projects at the West Desert and explained that new porches and skirting for both teachers housing units arc needed to make them more stable. Mrs. Annette Garland, teacher at Callao School, presented the board with a fall report summarizing her students achievements. Although she was satisfied with their scores, she expressed concerns about the methods that the state uses to report the scores. The board complimented Mrs. Garland and thanked her for her presentation. West Desert Schools Principal, Ed Alder, presented the board with both the elementary and high schools test results. Mr. Alder pointed out the improvement since their reading program and tf.cn presented story books published by some elementary students. The stories were written and illustrated by Kathy Hill's students. The board thanked Mr. Alder and complimented Mrs. Hill on the stories by her students. Earl and April Lewis were at the meeting to express concern about a bus run affecting their children. Mr. Lewis informed the board that the state will no longer reimburse transportation costs for students living within 1.5 miles of a school campus. Mr. Lewis sated that their home is 1.3 miles from the school. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis requested that the district transport their children even though they do not meet the reimbursement requirements. The board voted to provide transportation for the Lewis children. Mr. Lewis also petitioned the board to allow them to house a THS News Tlotic FTO by Shala Davis and Shanna aeeds help Schow Both girls and boys basketball The boys is well underway. traveled to Christian Heritage in Ogden last week and played well but came up short. They also played West Ridge at home last week and the JV won but the They played at Varsity lost. Wasatch Academy on Wednesday, but score werent available at They will also press time. participate in a tournament at S.L. Lutheran in Salt Lake this weekend. They have a home game 01 next Wednesday, December 11 new fire truck in the West Desert Schools bus garage while Juab County contemplates the construction of a building to house the truck. He explained the truck needs to be in a temperature controlled building. The board voted to allow them to house the truck in the bus garage due to the fact that it would be good to have the truck so close to the school in the event of an emergency. with the JV playing at 4:15 p.m. and varsity playing at 6 p.m. The girls traveled to Christian Heritage on the 22nd of November and won. They also played Christen Heritage at home on Tuesday and won both the JV and Varsity again. They will play at Wasatch Academy on Thursday, December 12. Yearbooks arc on sale. The cost is $20.00 and if paid before December 20, you receive you named imprinted on it. The band will be holding their Cicra Lynn Wall was chosen for Christmas Concert on Friday, 13 and will also play the Principal's Award this week December from the Kindergarten class. for Santa Claus on Tuesday, Cicra is an outstanding December 10. Character education held their Student with Kindergarten annual food drive dance on great reading skills, great math November 27. The skills, and great behavior. Mrs. Wednesday, students brought a can of food to Grimstcad, her teacher, states she is a good example for the get into the dance. The week of November 18, other children. We want to thank Ciera for working so there were 110 students that did hard at school. Her parents arc not receive a referral and Chad Wilson and Mandy Cox won a Chet and Joni Wall. The week of candy bar. November 25 there were 111 The race is not always to the students that did not receive a swift, nor the battle to the strong--b- referral and James Sweat and thats the way to bet. Tyler Wilde won a candy bar. Runyon Thursday, December 5 was The rainiest spot in the U.S. an early out day. Students were is Mount Waialeale, Hawaii, with excused at 12:15 p.m. for teacher an average annual rainfall of 460 development day. inches. ut The optimist sees the doughnut, but the pessimist sees the hole. Town talk Joe and Grace Bernini M. Wilson drove to Salt Lake City on Few things are harder to pu up with than the annoyance of a good example. Santa is Coming to Town! Tuesday, December 10th, 2002 Eureka Elementary School Band Concert at 6:30 p.m. Santa Arrives at 7 p.m. Pictures will be taken for $1.00 Thanksgiving, to celebrate the day at the home of David, Linda, and Gregory Bernini. Other family members and friends attending were: Jim and Christine Bernini, Bill and Joyce Gardner; Scott Gardner; David and Emma Gardner; of Park City and Summit Park and Park City; Corissa Gardner and Friend of New York City; Emmas sister and husband, of Jerome, Idaho; and Daniel and Amanda Lau of Park City. After a scrumptious dinner... the group was entertained by a newly formed group.. .made up of Scott, David, Linda, Greg, and Jim. It was a lot of fun, according to all attendees. The PTO is asking for your help. We are asking for some donations to help pay for Operetta We are Costumers this year. paying for some but we need your help. The cost of each costume this year is $15.00. Anyone to willing help, please pay one of the PTO officers. They are Karen LccAnn Allinson, Dylan Opcnshaw was chosen for the Principal's Award last week for expertise in Science. Dylan brought his microscope from home and gave the class a demonstration on looking at different kinds of mold. His teacher is Mrs. Black. We want to thank Dylan for helping the 6(h grade and giving such a good presentation. His parents are Jerry and Marianne Opcnshaw. Swimming pool group to meet The civic center committee is planning a public meeting on Monday, December 9 at 7: 30 p.m. at the THS auditorium to sec if the community is interested and will support them trying to raise funds for a civic center and swimming pool. They are looking for ideas, concerns, and fund raising ideas along with if you think they ought to move forward with it. Please come out and let them know what you think. Shauna Jensen, Wahlbcrg, and Patricia Bigler. Thanks for all your support so far this year. Its really appreciated. Citycouncil sets agenda The Eureka City Council will hold regular meeting on December 9 at 7 p.m. at Monday, the Eureka City Offices. The agenda includes roll call, its approval of the minutes, treasurer's report, claims against the city, report of officers and committees, introduction and adoption of resolutions and ordinances, new business, unfinished business, miscellaneous, and adjournment. The report of officers and committees includes reports by Fred Garbctt; Lynn Elliott, water master and animal control; Fred L. Garbctt, fire chief; Ferrcl Thomas, Wildfire Committee, City Council Committees, and Planning The Planning Commission. Commission report will include a application from Susan Jackson The only way to make a man for a business license for an in trustworthy is to trust him. home daycare. Henry Lewis Stinson New business includes ICON No matter how thin you slice EnginccringFEMA, present draft of preliminary mapping of flood it, its still a lot of baloney. Alfred E. Smith hazard area, and Paula Schmittdiel from the EPA. Courage is more exhilarating than fear, and in the long run it is easier. Eleanor Roosevelt A bore is a person who talks when you want him to listen. Ambrose Bierce Annual Elks Hoop Shoot Saturday, December 14th THS Gymnasium Doors Open at 10 a.m. Registration 11 a.m. Shoot at 12 noon Boys and Girls Ages 0 to 13 |
