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Show A5 The Emery County Review, Tuesday, December 2, 2008 VOICES Celebrating the People and Lifestyle of the San Rafael Swell Area Photo by Kathy Ockey Students at San Rafael Junior High get a crash course in everything from budgeting to careers during Reality Day. Reality Town Students get a crash course in realities of everyday life, from child care to sticking to a budget Kathy Ockey “Reality Town” was held throughout the Emery County School District for all ninth graders on Nov. 24. Reality Town provides training and an opportunity for the students to take a glimpse into their futures. A life scenario was computer generated for each student based on their individual grade point averages and explained their career, salary and family situation. This was a unique opportunity to experience what life is like as an adult. Each student was given a salary, checking account and a checkbook. They were given a paycheck and a pay stub showing all of the deductions that are taken from their wages. They could also open a savings account. The students Lewis Jewelry Company, Inc. Forever Est. 1921 435-637-2176 then started to make decisions about how to budget their income for child care, clothing, medical, entertainment, groceries, housing, car and medical insurance, taxes, transportation, utilities and other life necessities. The objective of this simulation was to develop a budget and a lifestyle while living within the limits of their monthly income. Christine Hunt, San Rafael Junior High counselor, said “This is a good way to help the students realize what life is really about. They can see a real check stub with deductions and also the many expenses there are in life. They make their own decisions about the cars they purchase, their housing, and other basic necessities and can see the need to budget wisely. They also receive a debt analysis based on the decisions they have made.” Hunt also said this was a tremendous day for community involvement with the Emery High Sterling Scholars and many parents helping. Desert View Credit Union also had representatives to help in their credit decisions. During the time the ninth graders were participating in Reality Town the seventh and eighth grades had presentations from business representatives explaining different careers choices and the requirements to work in the various fields of employment. Those participating were: Dennis Dooley, Brian Lacey, LaRae Majors, Jake Frandsen, James Davis, Derri Jewkes, Mark Tanner, Gordan Card, Brad Giles, Steven Furner, Merrill Johansen, Mike Nelson, Jennifer Thomas, Scott Labrum and Wayne Roberts. 46 East Main Price Buy guns while you still can at Jones Ace. Great Selection at Great Prices! Savage 17 HMR 34999 $ •Laminated Thumbhole Stock •Varmint Barrel •AccuTrigger •3x9 Scope See us first for Great Deals Jones Hardware 381-2421 • 185 e. Main castle Dale S Christy’s alon ensations Happy 30th Anniversary Walk-Ins Welcome or call for an Appointment Tuesday - Friday “Service With A Smile” Christy Collard Katie Brady 190 So. Main, Huntington 435-687-9766 Lynn & Annette December 2, 1978 Love Candace, Lyndsay, and Denise |