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Show The Garfield County Insider Page 2 December 4, 2008 ENTERTAINMENT & EVENTS triple c arena calendar of events December 5-6 • Big High School Wrestling Tournament • New Years Eve Party December 31 siDE lines By Pat Dix BOBCATS BOYS OPEN PRESEASON WITH A SPLIT Tuesday and Wednesday, November 25, and 26, saw the opening of the 1A Boy's preseason basketball play at Panguitch High. The Bobcat's JVs played host to El Capitain High School from Colorado City, and ended up on the short end of a 78 to 59 score. For about 24 minutes of the contest the Cats kept pace with the Eagles, but El Capitain had the luxury of sending in five fresh legs every few minutes that eventually wore the Panguitch seven down. Eric Frandsen's 27 and Brooks Leach's 22 led the Bobcat scoring attack and Frandsen led all players with 13 rebounds while freshman Brandon Birch chalked up the first 3 pointer of his high school career. Tuesday's game against North Sevier can only be termed a real "Barn Burner." The lead see-sawed throughout the contest with the Bobcats holding a 10 point lead at one point, but a torrent of 3 pointers by the Wolves narrowed the score down to a Panguitch 64 to 61 lead with just two ticks left on the clock. North Sevier went for the tie with a 3 point shot that missed and the Bobcats had their first win of the new season. Big gun for the Cats was Trac Norris with 24 and a pair of 3 pointers, while Eric Frandsen racked up 19 points and 10 rebounds. Beat the Winter Blahs with Home Decorating Projects (ARA) - For many of us, the return of winter means six months of snow, sleet and colder temperatures that force us to take cover indoors. Being stuck inside month after month can leave anyone a little bored. That’s what makes winter an ideal time to tackle easy, do-it-yourself indoor home improvements. Staying busy with interior projects will not only help break up the monotony of the winter months, but will also increase your home’s value and aesthetic appeal. Plus, you’ll have more time to spend doing the things you enjoy when the warmer months of spring and summer arrive. So, get ready to pick up that paint brush and hammer and battle the winter blahs with the following projects: Paint: Long gone are the days when you had to wait until you could open the windows to paint inside. Today’s no-VOC paints don’t contain harmful volatile organic compounds that can evaporate into your home’s air, which means you can paint year around with the windows closed. There are many low- or no-VOC painting products on the market, but Dutch Boy’s new Refresh paint is the only no-VOC paint that’s been independently GreenGuard Certified and offers exclusive Arm & Hammer odor-eliminating technology. Ideal for kitchens, basements, laundry rooms, family rooms and bathrooms, the technology actually captures and removes common odors from the air, leaving your house odor-free. Add Crown Molding: It’s often said that good design is in the details. Crown molding is an ideal way to add architectural detail and sophistication to your home. As the popularity of crown molding has grown, so have the options. There are several companies that offer pre-packaged crown molding made from materials that can actually be cut to size with household scissors. There’s even Styrofoam crown molding made from high-density polyurethane foam that you can install with caulk. Or, you can stick with the more traditional crown molding made from a variety of softwoods such as poplar, pine, spruce and oak. Install Flooring: Much of today’s new laminate flooring is a DIYer’s dream. It doesn’t require many tools, can be installed quickly and easily because it’s not nailed, screwed or glued down like traditional flooring and is inexpensive -- especially when compared to “real” hardwood replacement floors -- thanks to tongue-and-groove pieces that simply click or snap together. And for great looks, the new North American Collection from Tarkett Residential offers patterns that include dark wood grains to warm and light tones in a wide assortment of grains and textures. Plus, its new laminate collection provides high durability to better resist scratches and indentations. Change out Curtains: Curtains serve as the framework for our view to the outside world. Most of us hang curtains when we move into a home or undergo a major redecorating project, and then we tend to forget about them. We don’t realize that changing out curtains can be a cost-effective and relatively “anytime project” that can dramatically transform the appearance of a room. By changing your curtains you can update your style, add visual interest or even create a new focal point in a room. In addition to new curtains, you can create a fun, personalized look by using everyday items as curtain rods. To establish a high-end customized look, spray paint plumber’s PVC pipe and use it as a curtain rod. Or, if you want to bring a bit of the outdoors inside and create a rustic, yet contemporary look, you can use a tree branch as a curtain rod. Organize Closets: Short on closet space? Most of us are. Winter is a great time to go through your closets, weed out what you don’t wear anymore and get things organized. To keep it clean and clutter-free well into the spring and summer, consider installing a closet organizer system. Today’s closet organizers are versatile and offer adjustable shelves, cabinets, drawers, shoe racks and sliding baskets. With a few tools and a free Sunday afternoon, you can install a closet organizer for all of your clothes, shoes and accessories. This winter, don’t be lulled into hibernation. Take the time you have indoors and put it to good use. Tackling interior projects will not only keep you busy, but once you’re done it will leave your home looking beautiful for years to come. Courtesy of ARAcontent The Utah Division of Water Resources announces the 24th Annual Young Artists’ Water Education Poster Contest Theme: Every Drop Counts • Poster contest open to all 4th grade students. • Certificates will be printed for every student that enters. • River Basin prize winners, their parents and teachers honored at Annual Water Education Awards Banquet. • Grand prize winner chosen from among the river basin winners. This contest allows you to combine water/science education, individual creativity and artistic skills for a learning activity that meets many learning objectives in your curriculum. For more information, contact Water Education Coordinator, Utah Division of Water Resources, PO Box 146201, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6201, (801) 5387299, www.watereducation.utah.gov. 1. Entries must relate to 2009 theme, Every Drop Counts 2. Art size to be from 11” x 17” to 22” x 28” including mat Entries smaller than 11” x 17” are NOT elligable. 3. Entries will be judged on basis of concept first and creative thought, sound principles and artistic rendition second. Teacher and parental input is acceptable in development of theme and principles upon which artwork is based, but such assistance must result in student’s understanding of end thoughts and principles. Artistic rendition to be accomplished solely by student. Combined entries by two or more students are not eligible. 4. Official entry form must be completed for each state level entry including student and teacher or parent signatures, and taped on the back of entry. 5. Entries become property of the Utah Division of Water Resources. They may be used by the organization for educational purposes. 6. Entries accompanied by $4 postage and handling fee will be returned to students. 7. Each Utah elementary school may submit one entry for state judging. Schools submitting more than one poster will be disqualified. 8. Each participant will receive a certificate 9. Teachers are responsible for judging at classroom level. They may request assistance from PTA volunteers, community artists and/or local water experts. 10. State level judging is under the direction of the Division of Water Resources. Judging will be completed without referencing names or school. One winner per river basin will be chosen. 11. All state entries must reach the Division of Water Resources listed on Entry Form by February 28, 2009 to qualify for state judging. Definition of Terms 1. Drawing: Crayon, chalk, charcoal, pencil, ink or any other medium used for drawing or sketching. 2. Painting: Any appropriate paint such as tempera, oil, watercolor. 3. Collage: Because of rough handling in the mail and effects of climatic changes, collages are not recommended. .4. Printmaking: All graphic processes such as linoleum cuts, serigraphs. River Basin Winners will be honored at the Water Education Awards Banquet on May 2nd at the Living Planet Aquarium. Each Basin winner will receive a $150 savings bond. The winning schools will receive $125. Transportation and housing at winner’s expense. Individual trophy and school plaques will be awarded. |