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Show 2 Mountain West Minority Reporter & Sentinel, May 26, 1990 Utah News Ogden schools hailed by U.S. for assisting migrants _ Ogden School District’s summer at a banquet in Salt Lake City. He also migrant education program is one of gave an address. four of its kind to receive honors from Mr. Ortega said Ogden’s ungraded the US. Education Department this program places children in the apyear propriate on the basis of performance. The Ogden program has received a _ The program offers instruction in certificate of merit in the 1990 grades pre-K-12 in reading, Secretary’s Initiative to Improve the mathematics, and language arts dur_ Education of Disadvantaged Children. ing an eight-week summer program. ' “This is the first time a Utah district Between 150 to 185 students are servapplied for the award,’’ said Jerry ed each year. Students also get schoolOrtega, director of migrant education ing in physical education, social for the State Office of Education. studies, science, the arts, health, com“And it won.’ puter literacy, and higher-order thinkHe said the federal recognition is ing skills. 3 similar to the U.S. Education DepartA computer laboratory is used in ment’s drug-free school and ex- conjunction with the Ogden program, ‘ emplary school recognition programs. allowing students an opportunity to _ Francis V. Corrigan, director of practice drill and practice activities in migrant education for the U.S. Educa- conjunction with their school cureae a a ee presented the award riculum. The computer lab is used for developing computer literacy skills, Q"San pport Your Tece Soin NAACP Today!! too. _ Mr. Ortega said the Ogden program is representative of several top quality migrant education programs offered by Utah school districts. A fourth, or 10, of Utah’s 40 local school districts operate education programs for the children of migrant workers. Ogden NAACP (BABY) campaign for funds The Ogden branch of the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) announced its first annual ““Be a Better Youth (BABY) for Freedom’’ cam- paign drive. This BABY contest runs until June 23, 1990. The deadline for entries was May 16. All babies between the ages of 2 months to six years of age are eliglble to enter. The purpose of the NAACP National BABY for Freedom Contest is to stimulate local organizations to encourage and support children to be against drug and alcohol . abuse, teenage pregnancy, crime and violence, dropping out of school, and 2 Ogdenites deny role in cocaine ring Two Ogden men pleaded innocent Monday to charges they were involved in a cocaine drug ring aimed at selling the potent crack cocaine to school children in Weber County. Michael Davis and Leon Stelly, house to undergo treatment for drug Meanwhile, in a 40-count indictment handed up Wednesday charging criminal conspiracy, crack sales to youths, and money laundering. ‘The other three suspects, Byron Earle Davenport, 24, Los Angeles; Ronald McEwen, 31, and Robert Atkinson, 19, both of Ogden, have not criminal entered pleas. Mr. Davis, one of two alleged ringleaders, is charged with 12 counts conspiracy, sentence support NAACP pro- To receive more information, con- tact Mrs. Dovie Goodwin, program chair, at 479-3657 or Betty Sawyer, youth director, at 399-4577. crack sales to $37,000. Mr. Davenport is charged in 36 of © of aiding and abetting, conspiracy, designed to Davenport, youths, including a pregnant 14-yearold, and money laundering of Each entrant will receive one adult membership with the registration fee of $10. This project is a fund raiser, with a membership compenent, grams that address problems affecting young people today, a spokesman said. Mr. described as a member of the violent Crips gang and ringleader for the Ogden drug conspiracy, remains jailed in Los Angeles. He faces a removal hearing June 1 to answer charges in Utah. The 40-count indictment charges possession of cocaine with intent to the 0 counts. distribute the drug, and conducting a criminal drug enterprise. Prosecutor Heather Cooke said Mr. Davis should remain jailed. pending trial because he faces a long pon = illiteracy. High School. Ronald Boyce jailed, and Mr. federal halfway - addiction. both 33, are two of five men named if convicted. ‘He may not yet clean the . significance of the penalties . ‘involv- a ed,’’ she said. ‘‘He’s had some ex- | perience in state court where penalties aren’t as severe.”’ Mr. Stelly is charged with four counts, including conspiracy and cocaine distribution in February and ~ G N I R B E W Chidleie Bletson Collapses in “Hedda G” H F T O L A E W A March near Ogden U.S. Magistrate ordered Mr. Davis Stelly released to a Tribute tor Charlene Bletson to be held An informal gathering in honor of former University of Utah associate professor of theatre Charlene Bletson 2 will be May 27, 11 a.m., at Pioneer Trail State Park Ampitheatre. In case of inclement weather, the program will move to the Salt Lake Acting Company, 168 West 500 North, 11:30 a.m. on the same day. For further information, contact Mark Chambers at SLAC. Ms. Bletson died April 26 while in a New York production of ‘‘Hedda G.’’ An actress and director as well as teacher, Bletson was a University of Utah faculty member from 1973 until 1986 when she moved to Manhattan for health reasons. Locally, her numerous directing credits included ‘“The Maids’’ at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, ‘‘Zelda’’ for the Salt Lake Acting Company, ‘*Theme for Linda’’ at Theatre 138, _ “*The Duchess of Malfi’’ at the Babcock, ““The Elephant Man’’ at Pioneer Memorial Theatre, and ‘‘Alcestis’’ for the Classic Greek Theatre Festival. She was also involved for a number At West One Bank, our staff doesn’t just live in this community. We're involved. Coaching Special Olympics, counseling teenagers, teaching reading skills, and giving back to our friends and neighbors as much as possible. of years with the Utah Playwrights Lab at Sundance and _ with Lallapalooza, a children’s art project. It's that kind of experience we bring to work each and every Graveside services were held Fri- day. So when you need financial assistance, imagine what we can day in Fort Worth, Texas. A memorial service was planned for May 13 in New York at the home of artist/producer Linda Salerno. Bletson do for you. West One Bank. Where people make the difference. And have for over 120 years. is survived by her mother, Thelma Harper, Pomona, California, and her close friend, New York actress Michelle Horman. Member FDIC It pays to advertise with the Minority Reporter |
