A Buzz in Tooele City - Tooele Transcript Bulletin

B8TOOELE TRANSCRIPT-BULLETINTUESDAY May 3, 2011Tooelecontinued from page B1the lyrics for two songs and subsequentlyperformed the songsseveral times. Ashlyn is theNational Honors Society vicepresidentand the SeminaryCouncil president.Alyssa Gamble: speech/dramaAlyssa has been involvedin debate for several yearswhere she has competed inStudent Congress, policy, andmock trial. As a junior she wonthe Best Chair Award, beingvoted this honor by her fellowcompetitors. As a sophomoreshe was voted best attorneyin mock trial. Alyssa will beattending the University ofUtah with a full tuition scholarshipwhere she plans to studypre-law and/or internationalstudies.Shannon Howsden: mathematicsShannon is a 4.0 studentwhile taking numerous AP andconcurrent enrollment classesincluding: AP Calculus andAP Biology, Psychology 1010,English 1010, Art 1600 (Pottery),EDDT 1040 and 1110 (Intro. toCAD and Tech. Drafting) andMath 1050 and 1060 (CollegeAlgebra and Trigonometry).Shannon volunteers as a mathtutor with elementary studentsas well as AP Calculus andPre-Calculus students in highschool. Shannon is a team captainon the soccer team, andthe track and field team.Mirranda Mott: businessand marketingMirranda has aspirations ofbeing a professional photographer.Her portfolio includesphotographic prints that havebeen recognized in local artshows, paid jobs taking bridaland wedding photos and photosassociated with the TooeleHigh yearbook. Mirranda is thephoto editor for the yearbookthis year. Additionally, she isthe National Honor Societyhistorian, the Future BusinessLeaders of America newsletterchair, member of the parliamentaryteam, member ofthe Seminary Council, andshe serves as the student bodyhistorian. Mirranda plans onstudying photography at eitherthe University of Utah or UtahState University.Ryan Robinson: trade andtechnical educationRyan has completednumerous trade and technicaleducation courses including:Advanced Ag SystemsTechnology, ConstructionTechnology, ASE ElectricalI, II, and III, Auto Tech I andII, Welding Tech, DraftingII, Computer Tech andFloriculture/Greenhouse. Ryanworked with S. Jennings Racingwhere he assisted in buildinghigh performance and racingengines.Skyler Smith: scienceSkyler may be best knownas an excellent swimmer forTooele High School, being ateam captain and taking firstplace at state in the 100-yardbutterfly, winning by a fingertip,and in the 200-yard medleyrelay. Skyler is also an excellentstudent. He has a 4.0 GPAand is currently taking five sciencecourses this year: MedicalTerminology, Medical Anatomyand Physiology, AP Biology,and a double period of MedicalAssistant. He is a member ofHealth Occupations Studentsof America (HOSA), andNational Honor Society (NHS).Skyler is planning to graduatewith honors.Jenessa Swan: danceJenessa is an instructor inballet at Swan Studios and hasperformed in the roles of Clara,the Snow Queen, the ArabianPrincess and the Sugar-PlumFairy in the Nutcracker.Additionally, she is the choreographerand vice president inthe Honor Choir with whomshe has earned Superior ratingsfor Alto Solo and Women’sTrio at the state Solo andEnsemble Contest. Jenessa is amember of Health OccupationsStudents of America (HOSA),on the Inter-OrganizationalCommittee (IOC), Glee Club,Drama Club and the 4H Club.Jacqueline Trujillo: visualartsJacqueline has won numerousawards for her art. In 2010,she won two different firstplaceawards at the Save a LifeArt Show hosted by the TooeleAnimal Awareness group. Onewas a macro photo of a cat andthe other was a painting of alighthouse. She won three ribbonsin the Tooele DecemberArt Show in the areas of watercolor,charcoal and graphite.Jacqueline plans to attend theUniversity of the Pacific whereshe will be majoring in art.Makinnley vonWeller: foreignlanguageMakinnley is studying Spanish.She is independently studyingSpanish 5 having completed fouryears of Spanish instruction.While in Spanish 4, the classperformed a play in Spanish.Makinnley is a member of theNational Honor Society, was achorus member in the LaForgeEncore Theatre production of“My Fair Lady,” and has a photographthat won third place in theTooele High Art Show. Makinnleywill be attending George MasonUniversity where she plans tostudy biology and physics.HOMEFRONTKitchens deserve cleaning attentionAre you a former Club member?Ever played sports at a Boys & Girls Club?We’re looking for you!Visit www.bgcgsl.org for ashort alumni survey!The Perfect Job is Waiting for You!TOOELETRANSCRIPTBULLETINBring in YourDigital FilesIt has been said that thekitchen is the heart of thehome. It is the place wherefamilies can gather together formeals and to chat as the aromasof cooking food pervade the air.OK, in today’s rush, rushworld where family membersgrab a quick bite, “nuke” it inthe microwave and run maymake that first paragraph seemlike an idyllic scene from yesteryear.Whether your familyuses the kitchen as a gatheringplace or as a fast-food stop, itis important that it is a cleanand sanitary area in your home.Anywhere that food is preparedcan harbor an array of germsfrom those that cause food poisoningto those that cause otherdiseases.Keep kitchen surfaces clean.While cutting boards and countertopsget a lot of well-deservedattention in terms of cleaning,don’t forget light switches, doorknobs,faucet handles, drawerpulls and other areas that arehandled frequently. Don’t forgetOnly Per CopyDiane SagersCORRESPONDENTto disinfect trash containers,which harbor many germs, on aregular basis. In fact, it is a goodidea to clean these items regularlyin other rooms as well.You can purchase an array ofcleaning and disinfecting solutions.Check to see if the oneyou use is suited to use aroundfood and dishes.While some people use vinegaras a cleaning agent, itsdisinfectant properties are generallyoverrated. It does a greatjob at soil removal and shining,and may kill bacteria if used ina strong enough solution, but itdoes little to control viruses.A good homemade sanitizingsolution is 100 parts per millionof bleach in cool water. Thisquantifies to one-fourth teaspoonbleach to a quart of water.Do not mix it with hot water asthis causes bleach to evaporateand lose its effectiveness. Nevercombine bleach with cleaningproducts that contain ammonia,such as glass cleaners.Do keep cutting boards cleanby washing with hot soapy waterand a brush after each use,then rinse and air dry or dry thesurface with paper towels. Nonporousacrylic, plastic, and glassboards are easier to clean asthey can be washed in an automaticdishwasher.Both wood and plastic cuttingboards can be sanitized afterthey are thoroughly cleaned bywashing with a chlorine bleachsolution. Flood the surface withbleach and let it stand for severalminutes then air dry or usepaper towels to hand dry it.If cutting boards get excessivelyworn, discard them.Use a different cutting boardfor raw foods that require cooking— like meat, fish and poultry— and a different board forpreparing cooked or ready-toeat foods like salads and vegetables.Wash hands and useclean utensils when switchingbetween tasks.Wash sponges, dishrags anddishtowels frequently. Theyharbor bacteria that can causefood-borne illness.If you love sponges, changethem every two weeks andlaunder dish cloths every dayor more often. You can also usepaper towels to wipe off surfaces.Prolong the safe life ofsponges by washing them in adishwasher each day or everyother day. Use sponges containinga disinfectant or disinfectdish clothes and sponges bysoaking them in a bleach solution(1 teaspoon householdbleach and a quart of water.)Food safety is also an importantaspect of kitchen care. Ourcountry has one of the safestfood supplies in the world.Nevertheless we spawn millionsof cases of food-borne illnesseseach year. Too many of thosecases come from home-preparedfood. Basic precautionscould help safeguard againstharmful bacteria. This is particularlyimportant if someone hasa reduced immune system in thehousehold.Wash your hands frequently.Hands harbor a myriad of germsand as we constantly are touchingthings, the hands are sourcesof germs. Use warm water andsoap, scrubbing between fingersand under fingernails. Youshould wash your hands for 20seconds, or long enough to sing,“Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.”Wash after coughing or sneezing(Use a clean tissue or clothingsleeve to cough or sneeze into.Do not cough or sneeze intohands), touching contaminatedsurfaces, using the restroom,changing diapers, handling garbage,handling uncooked foodssuch as meat, touching animalsand pets, caring for a sick person.Always wash hands beforepreparing or eating food andbefore treating a wound or takingcare of someone who is ill.Always wash fruits and vegetables— even those that arepackaged and labeled “prewashed.”Don’t always rely on shelf-lifedates. Smell and check yourfood for offensive odors or colorsbefore cooking or serving. IfSHS SOLO AND ENSEMBLEDiane SagersCleaning supplies are a must for aclean and sanitary home.in doubt, throw it out.If you find bloated, dented orrusted cans, assume the worstand discard it without tastingit. Never cut raw meats on thesame cutting boards as vegetablesthat will be consumedraw. Don’t put clean produce inwith unwashed produce. Washfruits and vegetables that will bepeeled before peeling them.Never use marinades orsauces that have been used forraw meats unless you’ve cookedthem first.Don’t consume food that hasbeen left out longer than twohours; cool hot foods to about40 degrees F and refrigeratepromptly.Check refrigeration temperatureevery three monthsusing an exterior thermometerto make sure it is cold enough.Refrigerators’ internal temperatureshould be 40 degrees F orlower. Keep freezers at 0 andbelow.Clean the inside of the refrigeratorwith warm water andlemon juice or white vinegarrather than using chemicalcleaners.Do a sweep of the refrigeratorweekly and throw out itemsthat are past their prime or theirexpiration date. Remove odorswith a lemon juice-sprinkledsponge.Keep an open box of goodold-fashioned baking soda inthe refrigerator and another onein the freezer to absorb odors.TRANSCRIPTBULLETIN58 N. Main • Tooele8 am to 6 pm • Monday – FridayTOOELE8.5 x 11 inch • 20# bond paperSome restrictions applyHighest QualityState-of-the-ArtColor PrintingEquipment!courtesy of Marty WallaceStansbury High School Orchestra had six students who qualified at Region to go on to compete at State Solo andEnsemble Competition on Saturday, April 30, at Northridge High School. SHS Chamber Strings Ensemble groupearned the highest score possible by scoring a “1” on their Chamber piece. The group competed and won with“Capriccio Espangol” by Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov. The SHS Strings Ensemble group consists of two cellos and fourviolins. Pictured are: (l-r) Hailey Wallace, Maddie Smith, Spencer Rosengren, Michelle Nieto, Kimberly Matheson andAndy Stewart.