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Sharing Wasatch Academy’s learning services approach

MT. PLEASANT — Wasatch gatherings” in the world and
Academy was recently honored brings together profession-
to have Kara Loftin speak at the als, researchers, and families
Pacific Rim International Con- to give a voice to those faced
ference in Hawaii. During her with learning disabilities. It
presentation, Loftin discussed also provides an environment
problems students with ADHD to create action plans to meet
and dyslexia face, their unique human and social needs.
cognitive profile and how de- Kara Loftin is the assistant
veloping executive function head of school for academic
skills opens up their learning support at Wasatch Academy
capacity. and provides academic as-
Highlights of the presenta- sessments and support in the
tion included understanding areas of reading and writing,
specific executive functions executive function skills, and
that are common in ADHD and student-centered learning.
dyslexia, identifying strategies Additionally, Loftin creates
and tools to develop a student’s individualized student success
executive function skills, and profiles and develops and plans
describing different approaches all learning services program- Wasatch Academy offers seven learning services to help students, including academic coaching, English Language Learner (ELL)
to target interventions for exec- ming. She is certified through academic coaching, content tutoring, customized learning plan, learning strategies class, targeted learning support and the
Wilson reading system.
utive function skills. the International Dyslexia As-
The Pacific Rim Interna- sociation and Wilson reading
tional Conference is consid- system as a dyslexia special- in special education from the rado. Academy’s Learning Services org/academics/learning-ser-
ered one of the most “diverse ist. Loftin is pursuing a Ph.D. University of Northern Colo- To learn more about Wasatch visit: http://wasatchacademy. vices.

Ask an expert: What is digging

up my yard? The nose knows!

TERRY MESSMER of rabies. This disease is wide- such as discharging firearms line of defense and is one of the
USU Extension spread in the skunk population within city limits. most persistent and offensive
LOGAN — In recent weeks, throughout Utah. n The best control for odors in nature. A diluted solu-
there have been a flood of calls The incubation period — the skunks around buildings is pre- tion of vinegar or tomato juice
and emails about mysterious period of time between expo- vention. Do not allow them to can be used to remove most of
divots and diggings in flower sure to a disease and the onset become established in or under the odor from pets, people and
beds and lawns. Most look like of clinical signs — for rabies can buildings. All holes in founda- clothing.
a small hole or divot caused by vary greatly. The typical incu- tions or other points of possi- Clothing can also be soaked Crazy Hair Day was celebrated at Spring City Elementary
an errant golfer. bation period is three to eight ble entry should be sealed using in weak solutions of ammo- during Red Ribbon Week at the school. Students showed some
In reality, the culprit may weeks, but it can be as little as sheet metal, cement, hardware nia. If the mishap occurs while real creativity with various hairdos.
be none other than the striped nine days or as long as several cloth or bricks. camping, clothing can be
n Walls, rooms or other ar- Spring City Elementary
skunk (Mephitis mephitis), years in some rare cases. n If a skunk is already estab- smoked over a juniper fire.
the largest and most common The length an infected an- lished under a building, seal all
skunk in Utah. It is about the imal is actually transmissi- openings but one. Sprinkle a eas that have been sprayed by a
size of a large house cat and ble also varies, ranging from two-foot square patch of flour skunk can be treated with nu- observes Red Ribbon Week
weighs four to five pounds. three days to two weeks before in front of the opening. Check etroleum alpa. If the chemical
Striped skunks are black with the onset of symptoms. Once the flour patch two-to-three is not available through local SPRING CITY—Elemen- domestic violence who may
two broad, white stripes run- symptoms appear, the disease hours after dark for tracks. cleaning supply stores, check tary students in Spring City also be wounded both phys-
ning from the back of the head will normally kill the infected If the tracks show that the on-line. Also, many cleaning recently observed Red Rib- ically and emotionally, the
to the tip of the large, bushy tail. animal within a few days. skunk has left, immediately seal stores now have specific prod- bon Week. Last Tuesday the color is meant to be a symbol
The scent of a skunk can send n Diseased animals may the opening. When the skunk ucts to remove the odor. students and staff wore red of peace, courage, survival,
a quick wave of panic through display abnormal behavior returns and cannot get back n If a person happens to get clothing to help launch the honor, and dedication to end-
anyone. It is this lingering scent such as a staggering, blunder- in, it will leave the area. This sprayed in the eyes, they will drug prevention campaign. ing violence.
that provides the first clues as ing walk, aggression toward method should not be used in most likely experience a burn- In conjunction with the red It was a crazy day Thursday
to what happened. In addition people or animals or daylight April, May or June since young ing sensation and temporary clothing, 150 red and white when students and staff came
to being infamous for spraying activity. Skunks displaying skunks may be present and blindness. Rinse eyes with cold helium balloons were released. to school with crazy hair. There
when threatened, this noctur- such abnormal behavior may could be sealed in. water to hasten the recovery. To acknowledge Domestic was a lot of creativity in many
nal mammal can cause a host of be rabid and should be avoided n To discourage a wander- n In spite of the problems Violence Awareness Month, of the hairdos.
other problems. or destroyed. ing skunk from digging up the they can cause, skunks are large students and staff wore purple. We hope there was no sleep-
Consider this information n Spotted skunks are pro- lawn in its search for grubs, use consumers of harmful pests The color purple comes from ing in class Friday, even though
n Skunks will dig up lawns, tected and classed as furbearers carbaryl or trichlorfon. Always such as cutworms, armyworms, the U.S. military, where the students came wearing paja-
golf courses and other sodded and are managed by the Utah wear rubber gloves and rubber grasshoppers, white grubs and Purple Heart is presented to mas. The school appreciates
areas in search of white grubs Division of Wildlife Resources boots when applying insecti- field mice. those who have been wounded the PTA and parents who sup-
and earthworms. They are also by regulated trapping seasons. cides to turfgrass. n For more information on while serving. For survivors of ported them this week.
predators of waterfowl and Striped skunks can be taken Make sure to irrigate the lawn how to cope with skunks in the
game bird nests and can be year-round without a license. with at least a half-inch of wa- area, contact a local county ex-
found raiding backyard poultry However, they may be taken ter, and allow the grass to dry tension agent for a copy of the
houses and stealing eggs. at any time without a hunting before allowing people or pets extension bulletin, “Skunks,” www.WeAreSanpete.com
n Skunks are of public or furbearer license and by any onto the treated area. or visit the extension website
health concern because they method, provided local laws n A skunk’s odor is its best at http://extension.usu.edu.
are the major wildlife carrier and ordinances are not violated,

Flag football league

MT. PLEASANT — In flag kara defeated 180 Fitness 38-
football action this week, Far 33; and Far West Construction
West Construction defeated over Tejada’s
Total Coverage Painting 34- 1. 180 Fitness .................6-1
12; 180 Fitness beat Tejada’s 2. Wakara ..................... 4-2
57-6; 3. Far West Constr. ........ 4-2
The Buzzards over Wakara 4. The Buzzards ..............3-3
26-14; The Buzzards beat To- 5. Total Coverage Paint ... 2-4
tal Coverage Painting 7-0; Wa- 6. Tejada’s ....................0-6

Mt. Pleasant City
Part-time Help Wanted

Mt. Pleasant City is currently accepting applications
for a part-time School Crossing Guard. Applicants
must be 18 years old and must be able to pass a
background check in order to be considered. Shifts
will be from 7:30-8:30 a.m. and 2:15-3:15 p.m., five
days per week during the school year. Days off will
include those days schools are not in session during
the school year. Wage is negotiable. Applications
available on the city’s website, mtpleasantcity.com,
or at Mt. Pleasant City Hall, 115 West Main Street.
Applications for this position will be accepted at the
Mt. Pleasant City Hall until the position is filled.